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.

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Envisioning the future of St. Louis, which is shaped by investments made today, and reversing decades of disinvestment can only be done by Empowering Equitably, Developing Diversely and Transforming Transparently.

IN THE NEWS

Home STL, Homebuyer Assistance Powered by SLDC

Homebuyer Assistance Program for credit qualified first time homebuyers at or below 80% AMI purchasing a home in the City of St. Louis.

ScaleUp STL Business Growth Loans Powered by SLDC / SLCCU

New Low-Interest Loans for Small Businesses & Non-Profits

Mobilize STL Contractor & Supplier Loans Powered by SLDC + Rise CDFI

New Low-Interest Loans to Help Contractors & Suppliers Mobilize for Large-Scale Projects

WHAT WE DO: FOUR AREAS

A multifaceted economic development organization, SLDC is charged with igniting investment that generates generational prosperity for all St. Louisans. We do this by focusing on four areas:

Minority and Small Business Empowerment

Minority & Small Business Empowerment: Creating an ecosystem to provide access to capital, training, resources and technical assistance.

Neighborhood and Community Transformation

Neighborhood & Community Transformation: Establishing more vibrant, affordable and livable neighborhoods in St. Louis.

Industry and Business Development

Industry & Business Development: Strengthening business and industry through expansion, retention and attraction partnerships.

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development: Stimulating private investment, activating land and buildings and stabilizing neighborhoods to bring City-owned property into effective use.

North St. Louis Small Business and Non Profit Grant Program and Transparency Portal, Learn More
Economic Justic Action Plan Progress Update
Certify STL

Click here to learn more about the St. Louis Regional MWBE Business Certification Program

connect with your neighborhood manager #1, Carn hanks #2, Lisa Otke #3 Melissa Garica #4 Shavette Wayne #5 Sphia Garcia #6 Curtis Griggs
CONNECTSTL Digital Inclusion Coalition, We are taking bold steps to bridge the digital divide in St. Louis.
Northside Economic empowerment center, Powered by SLDC

The Northside Economic Empowerment Center (NEEC) is now open in the Sumner High School Annex at 4248 Cottage Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Anticipated to open in 2025 at 3940 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in North City, The Monarch on MLK Campus for Economic Mobility will become a connection point for the community where small and minority-owned business support will convene alongside workforce development and training opportunities. Learn more.

The Monarch On MLK, Campus for economic Mobility, Powered by SLDC

Economic Justice Action Plan

SLDC’s organizational focus is on equitable and inclusive economic development for everyone in St. Louis — regardless of geography, socioeconomic status or race. The Economic Justice Action Plan will guide the unprecedented investment in marginalized communities in St. Louis — particularly North City.

Draft of Exonomic justice, Action plan

2023 – 2024 Annual Report

The Land Reutilization Authority or LRA is a development agency staffed by SLDC. It was established in 1971 to manage, maintain, market & sell vacant & abandoned buildings & property owned by the agency in the City of St. Louis. #SLDC101
SLDC’s organizational focus is on equitable & inclusive #economicdevelopment for everyone in St. Louis — regardless of geography, socioeconomic status or race. With 5 primary goals, the Economic Justice Action Plan guides the unpreced
It's not too late to join us for collaboration with technology-driven businesses & community stakeholders working to achieve #digitalequity in St. Louis! Register today for the 4Q #ConnectSTL Digital Equity & Inclusion Coalition meeting on De
ICYMI: @stlmag's profile of @neal_rich highlighted the vision & passion driving our work at SLDC. Reimagining downtown is more than just development—it’s about creating an inclusive, vibrant & thriving center for all St. Louisans.
If you've ever wondered how #EconomicDevelopment is funded in the City of St. Louis, take a look at the new resource on our website to learn how SLDC receives & expends funds. #SLDC101 https://ow.ly/W9W750Ue8Bf
More jobs coming to the CITY! Downtown West is Ready to Build! Logic Systems Holdings is relocating its headquarters from Valley Park to a new 92,000-square-foot space at 2233 Delmar Blvd., marking a significant expansion. This move brings over 130
🎉We had a great time last week celebrating our Chief Technology Officer, Simon Huang, who was named Executive of the Year by @AACCSTL. Congratulations, Simon!🎉
At this morning's board meeting, we shared the results of an SLDC-initiated independent audit of the NSTL Grant Program, which showed the process is largely fair, consistent & meets all federal guidelines & local requirements. Report availa
Join us at the 4Q #ConnectSTL Digital Equity & Inclusion Coalition meeting on December 5 for collaboration with technology-driven businesses & community stakeholders working to achieve #digitalequity in St. Louis. Details at🔗 in bio.
According to a recent @Forbes travel article on St. Louis, "The city remains underappreciated." Read article at 🔗 in bio.
ICL to invest $500M+ in North STL: This afternoon, the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) approved an incentive package for @icl__group that was key to keeping & creating new jobs in the City of St. Louis, following a competitive natio