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St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership seeks to facilitate the development of long-term, diversified business and employment opportunities in St. Louis City and County and the St. Louis region.

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The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership’s (SLEDP) mission is to facilitate the development of long-term, diversified business and employment opportunities that will lead to increased wealth and well-being for the citizens, businesses, and institutions of St. Louis City and County and the entire St. Louis region. Through job creation, business growth, industry diversification, and strategic redevelopment, SLEDP contributes to the vitality of the entire region. These goals are accomplished through the work of multiple divisions, including business finance, real estate, entrepreneurship and innovation, business development, and the World Trade Center-St. Louis. SLEDP offers an array services to both large and small businesses. Further information pertaining on specific divisions may be obtained by visiting our website at www.stlpartnership.com.

Specialty Loans: To encourage economic activity and job creation in the region, the Partnership provides specialty loans to businesses in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County.  Utilizing grant funds from federal agencies such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the Community Development Administration (CDA), along with funds from local sources, the Partnership provides low-interest, subordinated loans and can be an essential part of the capital stack to make your business expansion a reality.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Small Business Policy

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Market Plan Development
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Forming a Business

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Loan Providers (Specialty)
  • Tax Credits

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting

Legal Services

  • Environmental Compliance

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data

Networking Organizations

  • Small Business/General
  • International Trade

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Retail Space
  • Site Location

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Economic Forecast
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Tax Credits
  • Watershed Planning
  • Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

  • International Regulatory Compliance

Tax Services

  • Tax Credits

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Wet Lab Incubator

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Student Research Projects

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Site Location
  • Forming a Business

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
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Contact Information
Colleen Mulvihill
Address
7733 forsyth blvd
Ste 2200
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone
(314) 615-7694
Website
http://www.stlpartnership.com/
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