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St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is a regional organization focused on economic development in St. Louis City and County, aiming to attract and grow businesses while promoting job creation.

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Overview

What St. Louis Economic Development Partnership does

What St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is a regional organization focused on economic development in St. Louis City and County, aiming to attract and grow businesses while promoting job creation.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2014
Approximate age
About 12 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
April 27, 2026

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Capability profile

St. Louis Economic Development Partnership as a community

Community overview

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) is an economic development organization serving St. Louis City and County. It focuses on attracting, retaining, and facilitating the growth of businesses while collaborating with public and private partners on regional projects.

Community focus

STL Partnership provides various services including business development, finance, retention and expansion, community investment, industrial development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and real estate. It operates initiatives such as the St. Louis Mosaic Project and the World Trade Center St. Louis, aiming to enhance economic opportunities and support underserved communities.

Member value

Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to resources for business development, and support for initiatives that enhance economic growth in the region.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting
Next recorded event
April 18, 2024

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Investors · Builders · Corporate Innovators
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community and bootcamp
Selection criteria
open

Community activity

Events and activity

Recurring events include the St. Louis Mosaic Project 10-Year Anniversary celebration on April 18, 2024, and the Focus St. Louis Leadership Class for 2024-2025 featuring 60 leaders from various sectors.

Notable members

Rodney Crim - CEO & President, Jason Archer - Vice President Business Development, Jeff Colona - New Markets Tax Credits Director.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 27, 2026

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