St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

Apply now for the St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund Grant!

The Community Investment Fund supports economic and community development projects.

To be eligible, you must be a non-profit located in or primarily serving St. Louis County. The maximum 2026 grant amount is $300,000.

Applications are open June 22nd through August 11th. Visit https://stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa/ to learn more and apply.

This KMOX podcast episode features Colleen Mulvihill and Kevin Wilson as they discuss STL Encore Connect, a vibrant community for older business owners embracing the "un-retirement trend."

This initiative empowers those over 50 to start their own ventures. Ready to learn, share, and grow? Don’t miss the inaugural meeting on June 23.

Americans aged 55-64 are one of the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs Colleen Mulvihill, SBDC Business Counselor and Small Business Development Manager at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership & Kevin Wilson, executive director of the St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center, join Megan Lynch. STL Encore Connect is focused on, 'the un-retirement trend,' .....

Tomorrow! You are invited to a free webinar with St. Louis Mosaic Project, perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Don't miss out on the resources and funding options that will be shared. https://www.stlmosaicproject.org/event-details/navigating-resources-for-entrepreneurship

The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is facing an urgent overcrowding crisis. From now until June 7, adoption fees for all dogs & cats are waived! Every adoption saves a life and gives a pet a second chance.

24Petconnect.com: Shelter Results 24Petconnect.com provides lost, found, and adoptable postings for animal welfare organizations nationwide.

Ready to grow your business? Join St. Louis Mosaic Project for a free webinar tailored for entrepreneurs & small-business owners. In partnership with SBDC & STL Partnership Finance experts, they’ll share resources & funding options for your business. Register now! https://ow.ly/mUR550Z7gpj

Happy Pride month, St. Louis! We'd like to take this month to uplift and honor those in the LGBTQ+ community. Their contributions to both our history and economy cannot be overstated. Check out our recent web story for a highlighted list of Pride events happening this month in STL.

We’re counting down to the Novogradac 2026 Spring New Markets Tax Credit Conference. Our Director of New Markets Tax Credits, Jeff Colona, will be speaking on Managing Community Benefits Agreements.

Free workshop tailored for small businesses! Join us June 9th in Chesterfield or via Zoom for an insightful session with St. Louis entrepreneur, Sadiyyah X. Rice. Discover how to automate tasks with AI and elevate your marketing game.

Branding with AI for Small Business A year ago using AI for small business sounded like something in the far away future. Today, it is the difference between getting your business ahead and getting left behind. AI can do things for businesses like answer phone calls, book appointments, follow up with leads, and run entire marketing ca

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember, recognize, and thank them for their service.

Ever had questions about your small business financial statements? Join our workshop with BMO Bank to learn how to read and analyze your P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement. Register now to secure your spot!

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