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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – St. Louis District Office

Federal Contract Set-Asides for small businesses, loans to small businesses, counseling through resource partners

About

The SBA assists small businesses in meeting their financing needs by enhancing the ability of lenders to provide loans.

They do this by offering a variety of services (access to capital, education, training, technical advice, and opportunities for government contracting) using experts in our offices and through partnerships with both public and private organizations.

The St. Louis District Office is located in downtown St. Louis and serves 54 counties in the eastern half of Missouri . The knowledgeable staff is dedicated to serving the needs of the small business community and is available to assist with any questions or concerns.

Services Available

Over the years, the SBA has developed many small business loan and assistance programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses. The following describes briefly all the services and information available through this office:

  • Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.

  • Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program.

  • Women’s Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners.

  • Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.

  • If you’re a veteran, you can get business counseling and information about SBA guaranteed loans.



For more information on all of our programs and services, please visit our website at www.sba.gov/mo.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Small Business Policy (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Government Funding (Specialty)
  • Loan Providers

Networking Organizations

  • Small Business/General

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Obtaining Certification
  • Government and Military Specifications (Specialty)
  • Price History
  • Registration Assistance
  • HUB zone Certification
  • Subcontracting Opportunities
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
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Contact Information
Maureen Brinkley
Address
1222 Spruce Street
Suite 10.103
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Phone
(314) 539-6609
Fax
(314) 539-3785
Website
https://www.sba.gov/mo/stlouis
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