Linking St. Louis companies with government and economic development officials ensures business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs know who to contact regarding opportunities or challenges. Communication between government and industry is an essential part of business growth. The economic development community of St. Louis links companies with resources, networks, and solutions.
Objectives
- Engage regional companies through planned visits (in-person and virtual) to cultivate further investment in St. Louis to grow, expand and create jobs.
- Become an active partner with company leaders and management to identify and resolve business/community/workforce related issues and challenges unique to the St. Louis market.
- Identify new investment opportunities through industry knowledge, company supply chain and customer relationships.
- Equity and inclusion throughout – Include businesses located in areas of economic disadvantage and owned by women, minorities and immigrants.
Incentives for New Jobs, Hiring and Training
- Missouri Works
- Missouri One Start
- Customized Training Program
- New Jobs Training Program
- Job Retention Training Program
- St. Louis County Workforce Development
- St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE)
Real and Personal Property Investment based Incentives
- State Sales Tax Exemption for manufacturing process
- EEZ Abatement- Enhanced Enterprise Zone
- Chapter 353 Tax Abatement
- Chapter 100 Tax Abatement
- TIF/TDD/CID Programs
- Brownfield Redevelopment Program
- Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Location Based Incentives
Financing Options
International support through World Trade Center and St. Louis Mosaic Project
- Export training, counseling and grant funding
- Global connections and trade missions
- Foreign Trade Zone management
- Connecting spouses of international employees with jobs and social networks
- Support to hire ethnically diverse talent
Utility Programs/Incentives through Ameren MO and Spire
- EDI Rider provides a 40% discount on electric rates for 5 years for qualified businesses
- Energy Efficiency Rebates for construction projects through Bizsavers Program
- Electric Vehicle Charging Port Grants for worksites
- Incentives, rebates and efficiency guidance for businesses
Contact:
Michelle Stuckey
Vice President Business Development
[email protected]
314-615-8142
Jason Archer
Vice President Business Development
[email protected]
314-615-8139
Request a Meeting:
Interested in scheduling a meeting with the BRE Outreach Committee? Register here and someone from the team will follow up.
