St. Louis Promise Zone
Coming soon: Urban League Plaza
On August 9, 2014, the St. Louis County communities of Ferguson, Dellwood, Jennings and unincorporated North St. Louis County experienced a period of civil unrest that negatively affected more than…
Read MoreSt. Louis County Wins $18.2 Million Grant for St. Louis Promise Zone Corridor
St. Louis County has been awarded an $18.2 million federal grant to transform West Florissant Avenue into a marquee corridor within the St. Louis Promise Zone. The funds will be…
Read MoreDellwood Pharmacy, Continuing to be a Staple in the Community
Located in the St. Louis Promise Zone, Dellwood Pharmacy is the only immigrant Black owned pharmacy in the area and continues to thrive. Some of the services the pharmacy offers…
Read MoreNew Workshop Series Focusing On Residential Real Estate Now Available
The Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis and the St. Louis Promise Zone are coordinating a workshop series for place-based organizations to develop business models that support their organizations…
Read MoreSt. Louis Promise Zone Now Hiring to Help Fullfill their Mission
The St. Louis Promise Zone is now hiring four AmeriCorps VISTAs to develop and nurture partnerships, and perform research and marketing within the Promise Zone. The St. Louis Promise Zone…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2020 Cohort
The Neighborhood Leadership Fellows advanced leadership training program, powered by a partnership between Creating Whole Communities, University of Missouri – St. Louis, University of Missouri Extension, and the St. Louis…
Read MoreGeoFutures Advisory Committee Hosts Live Virtual Launch Event
*UPDATED – Members from the GeoFutures advisory committee recently came together to discuss highlights of the GeoFutures Strategic Report. The GeoFutures strategic plan lays out a roadmap for the St.…
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 MoreSt. Louis Business Spotlight: Lion Forge Partners with HBO for New Series “Hair Love”
St. Louis based comic book and animation company Lion Forge is partnering with HBO Max to executive produce a 12- part series for their Oscar-winning animated short story Hair Love.…
Read MoreSTL Promise Zone Executive Director Recognized
The St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women class of 2020 was chosen from some 225 nominations received. Click Here to Read the Article › Erica is a forward…
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