@developstlouis
Action-oriented economic development that Empowers, Develops & Transforms St. Louis through a vibrant, just & growing economy where all people can thrive. Learn more at www.developstlouis.org.
SLDC has teamed up with Great Rivers Greenway and Brickline North Community Development Corporation to ensure equitable economic development along the Brickline Greenway.
Learn more in our blog:
www.developstlouis.org/blog/Blog%20...
SLDC team members Tanjii Cole, Digital Equity Manager, and Gage McCallister, Broadband Analyst, recently accepted the the National Digital Inclusion Alliance 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer award in Chicago on behalf of the City of St. Louis. https://ow.ly/tGb450Yqq8e.
Join SLDC for the ConnectSTL Q1 Network Meeting on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at Spark Coworking! This free event brings together regional employers, funders, workforce leaders, nonprofits and innovators working to advance the digital and tech ecosystem. https://ow.ly/Ru0R50Yqq0A.
Today and every day, we celebrate the women of SLDC. From supporting small businesses to advancing transformative development projects, their leadership, expertise and dedication play a vital role in building a stronger, more equitable future for St. Louis.
Check out the story from @firstalert4.com: www.firstalert4.com/2026/03/05/a...
Congratulations to Otis Williams, SLDC Interim CEO and Susan Taylor, St. Louis Port Authority Port Director, who have been named to St. Louis Magazine's St. Louis Business 500, which recognizes the metro area’s most impactful, innovative and inspirational leaders.
https://ow.ly/lxrT50Ypgho.
New energy is coming to Downtown St. Louis! Today, SLDC and Greater St. Louis, Inc. announced the latest businesses receiving support through the Downtown Retail Incentive Program.
Read more: https://greaterstlinc.com/newsroom/increasing-vibrancy-retail-incentives-support-five-downtown-businesses/
SLDC taps veteran community champion Stephen Westbrooks as its next president and CEO!
A St. Louis native, Stephen focuses on expanding access to investment and strengthening communities. He also serves and has served on several boards and councils.
Stephen is expected to begin on March 30, 2026.
KSDK recently spotlighted SLDC’s first North St. Louis Business Collective event on March 2, where entrepreneurs connected with trusted local partners and gained practical guidance on certifications, taxes, insurance and more.
https://ow.ly/f4GB50Yp8Fx
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis is launching its next Small Business Success Program cohort on April 7.
The application deadline is Friday, March 20. Apply here: https://shorturl.at/R9olt
Formerly the New Northside Missionary Baptist Church’s Family Life Center, the Northside Movement Center has been transformed through a $7 million renovation supported in part by New Markets Tax Credits from SLDC.
Learn more in this story from St. Louis Public Radio: https://ow.ly/WV7I50YofcL.
A reminder for St. Louis property and business owners impacted by the May 16, 2025, tornado: The deadline to apply for Private Property Assistance through the City's STL Recovers initiative is Saturday, February 28.
Learn more and apply online at https://app.stlrecovers.com/.
To drive economic growth and revitalize neighborhoods, SLDC acquired Cleveland High School and Marshall School from Saint Louis Public Schools. They have potential to serve as anchors for community investment and future opportunity. Read more in St. Louis Post-Dispatch: https://ow.ly/Sze150Ym7S4.
Residents and businesses near Goodfellow Blvd. are invited to a community town hall to learn about work underway at 4690 & 4700 Goodfellow Blvd., including remediation and demolition updates.
📆 Feb. 24 | 2–2:30 p.m.
📍 5390 Bircher Blvd.
✔️ No registration required
St. Louis business owners: join SLDC’s North St. Louis Business Collective on March 2. Connect with resources on certifications, taxes, insurance, and more. Bring your business card for a chance to win a free headshot. RSVP by Feb. 28 at https://shorturl.at/9aEKU.
Strategic investment drives impact. With help from SLDC to secure New Markets Tax Credits in 2024, Terra Environmental bought and renovated a facility that produces cleaner-burning green fuel — creating accessible jobs and delivering sustainable outcomes in St. Louis' South Riverfront neighborhood.
So proud of Shavette Wayne, SLDC’s Neighborhood Transformation Manager, recognized in the news this week for helping a fellow St. Louisan during our recent cold snap. Check out this KMOV story and join us in celebrating Shavette’s empathy and the power of her connections: ow.ly/1BV550Yfpgj.
Want to respond to an RFQ/P but don’t know where to start? Join the next Procurement Bootcamp virtually at 5 p.m. on February 17th to learn how to respond to projects and opportunities.
Details: https://ow.ly/t1gt50YepNC
Yesterday, SLDC joined HOK, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi, and partners to celebrate HOK’s new Downtown headquarters. HOK’s continued investment reflects confidence in Downtown St. Louis and its future.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Module Building Systems is building cost effective, sustainable homes and opening a St. Louis manufacturing facility in March to create local jobs. Read more in the St. Louis Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2026/01/29/startups-to-watch-2026-module-building-systems.html
SLDC is excited to celebrate as St. Louis is selected as one of seven U.S. cities to host Olympic soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Games, including the Paralympic Games. Matches will be held at Energizer Park. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/HMe6D