Business Development
UMSL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Accelerator
The UMSL Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Accelerator is a first-of-its kind program that puts underrepresented entrepreneurs at the center of a purpose-driven, university-led accelerator that begins with a non-dilutive $50,000…
Read MoreNorth County Incorporated Hosts 43rd Annual Leadership Event
North County Incorporated (NCI) recently recognized local leaders for their contributions to North County region at its 43rd Annual Leadership Breakfast Virtual celebration. The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership was…
Read MoreState Initiatives, Services, and Programs To Help Businesses
The state of Missouri has rolled out several initiatives, services, and programs to help our businesses and communities fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the latest round-up of new…
Read MoreEquitable Economic Development Strategy Framework Released
The Equitable Economic Development Strategic Framework sets forth a vision to create collaborative opportunities for development and investment that benefit all the City’s people and neighborhoods. It was developed with…
Read MoreLocal Aerospace Manufacturer to Expand In St. Louis County
R&S Machining Inc., a local aerospace manufacturer, is expanding its operations in south St. Louis County. The company will expand their current location at 4800 Baumgartner Road and purchase new…
Read MoreAccenture Federal Services (AFS) Opening Advanced Technology Center in St. Louis
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced Tuesday (6/23/2020) that it is opening a new St. Louis facility as an expansion of the AFS Advanced Technology Center providing custom digital, cloud, automation,…
Read MoregoBRANDgo! expands in St. Louis
Marketing company goBRANDgo!, headquartered in St. Louis, announced they will embark on a $2 million expansion to create a not-for-profit facility, Conflux Co-Learning. The building will be the site for…
Read MoreSt. Louis Makes Factory Tour at Goebel Furniture
St. Louis Makes and SLEDP’s Business and Retention Expansion (BRE) Committee recently co-hosted a tour of Goebel & Co. Furniture’s new 15,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the City of…
Read MoreIRS Releases Second Round of Guidelines On Opportunity Zones
April 17, 2019, WASHINGTON D.C. –The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance (PDF) providing additional details about investment in qualified opportunity zones. The proposed regulations allow the deferral of all or…
Read MorePacked House Celebrates Job Growth
Click here for a Facebook photo gallery A crowd of more than 700 attended the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership’s 2018 Annual Meeting on April 26 at the Chase Park Plaza.…
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