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St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC) – City of St. Louis

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the economic development arm for the City of St. Louis.

About

The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the economic development arm for the City of St. Louis, Missouri and is composed of seven agencies and authorities that work to promote economic development and growth.

SLDC offers programs and services to the small business owner, including technical and financial assistance for:

  • expansion
  • relocation
  • renovation
  • acquisition
  • startup
  • land assembly/site preparation.

SLDC is the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis. Missouri. It is an action-oriented organization that exists to empower, develop and transform St. Louis through a vibrant, just and growing economy where all people can thrive.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • African-American Business
  • Hispanic Business
  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Small Business Policy
  • Women’s Business Issues
  • Missouri Business Issues
  • LGBT Business Issues
  • Native-American Business

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Market Plan Development

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Loan Providers (Specialty)
  • Tax Credits
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Grant Provider (Specialty)

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Certification (Specialty)
  • Price History (Specialty)
  • Registration Assistance (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization (Specialty)
  • Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
  • Tax Credits (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Codes
  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, licenses and permits (Specialty)

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information
  • Tax Credits

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Human Resources Training (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Business Management Training (Specialty)

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Workforce Incentives

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)
  • Business Research Resources
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Home-Based Business Training

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring
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Contact Information
STLDC Representative
Address
1520 Market St
Suite 2000
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone
(314) 657-3700
Fax
(314) 231-2341
Website
https://www.developstlouis.org/
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/sldc/
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