July 2026 | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

Governor Kehoe Signs Land Bank Legislation

By Megan | July 21, 2026

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St. Louis County one step closer to establishing land bank On July 13, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 973, which will give most cities and counties in Missouri…

WTC to host Trade Mission to Kenya, Rwanda

By Megan | July 17, 2026

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Trade mission set for Nov. 6-15 World Trade Center St. Louis, the international division of St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership), will host a trade mission to Kenya and…

Velda Glen Townhomes LP to Renovate Multi-Family Living Facility in St. Louis County

By Megan | July 16, 2026

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Industrial Development Authority of St. Louis County approves $5 million bond issuance for renovation of townhomes Velda Glen Townhomes LP will renovate Cambridge Townhomes, an affordable family rental housing development…

S.A.F.E. Training Seminar

By Megan | July 6, 2026

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Expert shares international travel safety tips with St. Louis business leaders At the end of June, the World Trade Center St. Louis (WTC) welcomed St. Louis business leaders for an…