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The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) is a comprehensive economic development organization serving St. Louis City and County, which attracts, retains, and facilitates growth of businesses and works collaboratively with public and private partners on regional projects.
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Mosaic Project Named Champions for Diversity, Inclusion
Mosaic selected as outstanding nonprofit partner by St. Louis Business Journal The St. Louis Mosaic Project (Mosaic Project),…
Stuckey Presents at St. Louis Market Expert Training
Training event hosted by St. Louis REALTORS® On Aug. 12, Michelle Stuckey, vice president of business development for…
Archer Participates in Panel Discussion at Manufacturing Event
Panel discusses resources available for funding, integration Jason Archer, vice president of business development at St. Louis Economic…
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We’re incredibly proud of the St. Louis Mosaic Project for being named a Champion for Diversity and Inclusion. This recognition reflects the team's commitment to making STL a more welcoming, connected, and globally competitive region.
Read the full story:
St. Louis has joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. Young leaders (15-24) can apply for micro-grants ($1,000-$5,000) for youth-led projects that benefit STL City. Join an info session tomorrow or visit their website to learn more.
St. Louis entrepreneurs: Join the FREE USI CDFI Bootcamp & Challenge to strengthen your business. Over the course of 5 virtual sessions, you’ll gain expert business training, coaching, and compete for up to $50,000 in funding! Apply by 9/5
https://usi-cdfi.org/bootcamp-pitch-challenge/
The 2026 Festival of Nations is this weekend! Experience the cultures of over 80 nations through delicious cuisine, captivating music, and stunning arts.
On Saturday, stop by @STLMosaic and IMSTL booth to learn more about their mission and meet the team!
The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, has already reached 75% capacity in just over a year of operation. It features over 55,000 sq ft of co-working space and amenities.
HRIF, managed by STL Partnership, provided the Wedge $8M in NMTC in 2023.
Yesterday, Elevator Co-Warehousing celebrated their STL grand opening. Elevator St. Louis offers flexible leases, private offices, warehousing, & coworking spaces.
STL Partnership helped Elevator secure a revolving loan fund to help with startup expenses
Aurenar and Pairidex, 2 STL bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in the millions recently. These funds will be used for a clinical trial and a commercial launch, respectively.
ServMO has announced the recipients of the 26-27 AmeriCorps Planning and Operational Grants. These grants will strengthen communities & boost civic engagement through service & volunteering. Congrats to all recipients, including multiple in STL!
https://ow.ly/p27k50ZAAeh
Today @ 2pm! Join a workshop focused on employee management: from hiring the right employees to retaining your best workers. Presented by Rhonda Travers. Located at our West County Business Incubator. https://ow.ly/vwnb50Zy54P
Applications close tomorrow for the St. Louis County Port Authority CIF grant! To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. This year, the grant maximum is $300,000. Turn in your application now! https://ow.ly/KLMq50Zy4OF
Applications for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant close Tuesday, August 11. Visit our site to learn more and turn in your application now! https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/
Is your Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification up to date? 🤔 Keep your M/WBE certification current to ensure your business is ready for new opportunities in the City of St. Louis.
Through CertifySTL, managed and operated by SLDC with support from the
We’re incredibly proud of the St. Louis Mosaic Project for being named a Champion for Diversity and Inclusion. This recognition reflects the team's commitment to making STL a more welcoming, connected, and globally competitive region.
Read the full story:
Mosaic Project Named Champions for Diversity, Inclusion | STLP
Mosaic selected as outstanding nonprofit partner by St. Louis Business Journal The St. Louis Mosaic Project (Mosaic ...
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St. Louis has joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. Young leaders (15-24) can apply for micro-grants ($1,000-$5,000) for youth-led projects that benefit STL City. Join an info session tomorrow or visit their website to learn more.
Project: Youth Climate Action Fund | City of St. Louis
St. Louis has joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund! The Youth Climate Action Fund provides cap...
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St. Louis entrepreneurs: Join the FREE USI CDFI Bootcamp & Challenge to strengthen your business. Over the course of 5 virtual sessions, you’ll gain expert business training, coaching, and compete for up to $50,000 in funding! Apply by 9/5
https://usi-cdfi.org/bootcamp-pitch-challenge/
The 2026 Festival of Nations is this weekend! Experience the cultures of over 80 nations through delicious cuisine, captivating music, and stunning arts.
On Saturday, stop by @STLMosaic and IMSTL booth to learn more about their mission and meet the team!
The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, has already reached 75% capacity in just over a year of operation. It features over 55,000 sq ft of co-working space and amenities.
HRIF, managed by STL Partnership, provided the Wedge $8M in NMTC in 2023.
The Wedge, Alton’s first coworking space, is a hit with workers
The Wedge Innovation Center opened in downtown Alton, Illinois, in April 2025. What started as a historic building ...
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Yesterday, Elevator Co-Warehousing celebrated their STL grand opening. Elevator St. Louis offers flexible leases, private offices, warehousing, & coworking spaces.
STL Partnership helped Elevator secure a revolving loan fund to help with startup expenses
Elevator Co-Warehousing Opens in Central St. Louis | STLP
Flexible warehousing, coworking, and office space offered for small businesses On Thursday, August 20th, Elevator Co-War...
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Aurenar and Pairidex, 2 STL bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in the millions recently. These funds will be used for a clinical trial and a commercial launch, respectively.
St. Louis startups secure millions in latest bioscience funding rounds
Two St. Louis bioscience startups announced major seed funding rounds in late July, with Aurenar raising $5.7 millio...
ow.ly
ServMO has announced the recipients of the 26-27 AmeriCorps Planning and Operational Grants. These grants will strengthen communities & boost civic engagement through service & volunteering. Congrats to all recipients, including multiple in STL!
https://ow.ly/p27k50ZAAeh
Today @ 2pm! Join a workshop focused on employee management: from hiring the right employees to retaining your best workers. Presented by Rhonda Travers. Located at our West County Business Incubator. https://ow.ly/vwnb50Zy54P
Applications close tomorrow for the St. Louis County Port Authority CIF grant! To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. This year, the grant maximum is $300,000. Turn in your application now! https://ow.ly/KLMq50Zy4OF
Applications for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant close Tuesday, August 11. Visit our site to learn more and turn in your application now! https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/
Is your Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification up to date? 🤔 Keep your M/WBE certification current to ensure your business is ready for new opportunities in the City of St. Louis.
Through CertifySTL, managed and operated by SLDC with support from the