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The STL Partnership Receives More Revolving Loan Funds From the EDA

By emilywofford | January 22, 2021
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The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded CARES Act funds to The St. Louis Local Development Company and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership to make loans to businesses that…

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Artur Express Works with the STL Partnership to Expand Their Business

By emilywofford | December 7, 2020
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Despite the pandemic, Artur Express, LLC continues to thrive. Artur Express, LLC is a full-truckload carrier located in Hazelwood Missouri. The company has been operating since 1998 and has been…

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The STL Partnership and Operation Hope Host A Credit Building Webinar

By emilywofford | November 24, 2020
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The STL Partnership and Operation Hope recently teamed up to host a webinar, How to Improve Your Credit Score in Challenging Times. This webinar was focused on helping entrepreneurs. Topics…

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Beffa’s Bar and Restaurant Serving Delicious Meals for Over 100 Years

By emilywofford | November 5, 2020
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  Beffa’s Bar and Restaurant has been serving the community delicious meals for over 100 years. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown and specializes in delectable lunch…

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Zee Bee Market, Supporting the Community and the Environment

By emilywofford | October 20, 2020
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Print Media Coverage –  St. Louis Business Journal As you enter Zee Bee Market you can expect a comfortable environment with an array of unique gifts such as fairly traded…

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UMSL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Accelerator

By emilywofford | October 9, 2020
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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…

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STL Partnership Business Finance Team Co-hosts the CDFA Food Systems Webinar Series

By emilywofford | August 3, 2020
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Recently the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) held a third installment of the virtual event titled “Food Systems Finance Webinar Series.”  The webinar series illustrated the many positive impacts…

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State Initiatives, Services, and Programs To Help Businesses

By emilywofford | July 30, 2020
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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…

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SaveDrivers Services Driving School of St. Louis, Providing Professional Drivers Training for the Community

By emilywofford | July 28, 2020
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SaveDrivers Services Driving School of St. Louis is doing their part to help the community and recently worked with the STL Partnership Business Finance team to secure a small business…

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Philip Johnson Salon/Spa, a Unique Experience

By emilywofford | June 10, 2020
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Philip Johnson Salon/Spa is a unique small business, located in the Central West End.  The salon has sustained through COVID-19 and has received a Small Business Resource Loan through the…

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