Supporting Businesses in the City of St. Louis
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business (HNB)
HNB partners with v
olunteer business people and
Saint Louis University students to help restore economic vitality to under-served neighborhoods through mentoring, networking and education for existing and aspiring minority entrepreneurs.
In addition, HNB collaborates with developers, government and others sharing our interests in strengthening neighborhood commerce.
In January 2018 Linda M. Jones, Executive Director, and Gladys Smith, PhD, Program Coordinator at St. Louis University were hired by Habitat for Neighborhood Business to direct the next phase of the Habitat for Neighborhood Business program. They are profiled below for our first newsletter of 2018. This newsletter will regularly highlight the entrepreneurs and mentors who participate in Habitat for Neighborhood Business and news of the program.
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Staff
Linda M. Jones, Executive Director, Habitat for Neighborhood Business-National
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Linda is the Executive Director of Habitat for Neighborhood Business-National. She is the owner of Linda M. Wash Real Estate, LLC, and the author of "The Psychodynamics of Finances - Understanding the Emotions and Thought Processes That Shape Our Financial Behavior." Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri St. Louis.
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Gladys Smith, PhD, Program Coordinator, Habitat for Neighborhood Business at St. Louis University
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Gladys is Program Coordinator for Habitat for Neighborhood Business at the Chaifetz School of Business at St. Louis University. Gladys has enjoyed a career in business and education as an account executive, teacher, program director and director of education. Gladys holds a PhD.in Public Policy Analysis and Administration from St. Louis University.
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Entrepreneur of the Month
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Entrepreneur of the Month
Leslie Christian-Wilson, Owner, Diversity Gallery,
HNB's first McCormack Baron Salazar client
Diversity
Gallery is a Natural Hair Salon and a Boutique with an Art Gallery Located at 1010 N. Sarah St, St. Louis, MO. 63113 in the historic Ville Neighborhood. Owner Leslie Christian-Wilson specializes in natural hair care and natural products that keep the hair and scalp healthy and vibrant.
The Boutique also features an eclectic array of fashions, accessories and handmade items. Within the Boutique, Retro Resale offers amazing gently used items at great and affordable prices.
Leslie's mentor is Mrs. Nettie Kelley,owner of Nettie Kelley Studio.
Congratulations to Mrs. Leslie Christian-Wilson, HNB Business Owner of the Month.
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Habitat for Neighborhood
Business Mentor of the Month
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Habitat for Neighborhood
Business Mentor of the Month
Nettie Kelley, Owner, Nettie Kelley Studios
Nettie Kelley is an award-winning makeup artist that has earned a reputation as one of St. Louis' premier beauty entrepreneurs. Nettie is the CEO and creator of Nettie Kelley Cosmetics, designed for all ethnicities and for the everyday woman as well as the woman before the lights and cameras.
Nettie is the HNB Mentor for Leslie Christian-Wilson, owner of Diversity Gallery.
Congratulations to Mrs. Nettie Kelley, HNB Mentor of the Month.
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(left to right) HNB Mentor Nettie Kelley, HNB Executive Director Linda M. Jones, HNB Entrepreneur Leslie Christian-Wilson and HNB Program Coordinator Gladys Smith
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Community Business Resource of the Month
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Did You Know That The Small Business Technology and Development Center has free Online Courses for Business Owners in Missouri?
Online courses have revolutionized small business learning. Entrepreneurs can now learn anytime from anywhere. Managers and employees have the flexibility to enhance their skills on their own schedule. By accessing these multimedia-rich courses, small business owners and employees can improve their skills at their own pace.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
For more information contact Lynette Watson at:
- Office
- 911 Washington Avenue
- Suite 813
- St. Louis, MO 63101
There are many resources in St. Louis for small business owners. Habitat for Neighborhood Business will feature small business resources in each newsletter.
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Chaifetz School of Business at St. Louis University
Edward Jones Dean's Breakfasts
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Chaifetz School of Business at St. Louis University
, in partnership with
Habitat for Neighborhood Business
, provides educational resources to the HNB entrepreneurs. One of the SLU events that the HNB entrepreneurs enjoy and attend regularly is the Edward Jones Dean's Breakfast, hosted by Chaifetz School of Business Dean Mark Higgins.
The Edward Jones Dean's Breakfast Series brings together area business leaders, policymakers, academics and students to discuss leading issues facing business in the 21st century. The meetings provide the HNB entrepreneurs with a variety of perspectives on how to run a successful business and it is a great networking opportunity.
At the April Edward Jones Dean's Breakfast, entrepreneur Ray Barrett was one of the presenters. His presentation inspired HNB entrepreneur Jeanetta Hawkins to speak with him and this meeting lead to Ray becoming Jeanetta's HNB mentor.
The Edward's Jones Dean's Breakfast at SLU's Chaifetz School of Business is one of the many resources provided to HNB by SLU. HNB celebrates this invaluable partnership with
SLU's Chaifetz School of Business.
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(left to right) Diane Barrett, HNB Mentor Ray Barrett, HNB Entrepreneur Jeanetta Hill, HNB Program Coordinator Gladys Smith and HNB Executive Director Linda M. Jones at the St .Louis American's Salute to Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon on November 30, 2018. Jeanetta was an award recipient at the luncheon. Ray and Jeanetta met at the April 17, 2018 Edward Jones Dean's Breakfast at St. Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business.
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(left to right) HNB entrepreneur Leroy Gill Jr. and Mark Higgins,
Dean, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, at the September 6, 2018 Edward Jones Dean's Breakfast, Chaifetz School of Business at St. Louis University
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Program Participants
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- Bryan Young's Catering Kitchen
- BV Diversified Consultants, LLC
- Cardinal Home Health Care Services, LLC
- CMT, LLC
- Create Community, LLC
- Diversity Gallery, LLC
- EAS Financial Services, LLC
- Gill Industries, LLC
- Gregory's Healthy Alternatives, LLC
- JoyBaby Capital Group, LLC
- KDZ Demolition and Construction, LLC
- KJ Stylez, LLC
- Matthew633, LLC
- Personal Home Health Services
- Personal Touches by Jeanetta, LLC
- Samplings by Ms Deb, LLC
- Snap This Click That Photography, LLC
- Travel Angel Planner, LLC
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Board Members - Habitat for Neighborhood Business
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Tom Bailey
Urban League of Metro St. Louis, VP Development
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Steven Barron, Vice President
Philip H. Barron Realty, President
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Douglas Brown, Chairman
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Waterway Wash, WingHaven, Retired Executive/Principal
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David Copeland, Secretary/Treasurer
RubinBrown LLP, Retired CFO
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Terry Donohue, CIO
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Retired Executive
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Steven Frank
Plancorp, Vice Chairman
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Robyn Heidger
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Inclusion
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Mark Higgins
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, Dean
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Christopher Pickett, Counsel
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC, Officer
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Thomas Stern, HNB-SLU Program Chair
Gershman Commercial Real Estate, Executive Board Chairman
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Rick Sullivan
Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public School District, President; McBride Homes, Retired Chairman
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Lynette Sledge Watson
Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center, Business Development Manager
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Richard Weinstock, Mentor Executive
Boeing Company, Retired Executive
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Sponsors
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Habitat for Neighborhood Business Program Update
Habitat for Neighborhood Business has increased the participation in the program 700% since January 2018.We are delighted to report our most successful year in the 12 year history of the Habitat for Neighborhood Business program at Saint Louis University.
Occupancy at our beautiful location on Dr. MLK King Blvd. has remained excellent and by expanding our program during 2018 from the six entrepreneurs within our MLK building to locations within several under-served neighborhoods we now have nearly 20 clients with several in the pipe-line.
We recently agreed to support the tenants of McCormack Baron’s live/work project on No. Sarah.
Friendly Temple, among the areas largest and most respected churches, has initiated an entrepreneurship program and we have been invited to deliver our message; having a job is fine but “owning” your career is even better.
We recently met with the director of the new Saint Louis University Redevelopment project to discuss assisting minority entrepreneurs during its construction and, once built, as business operators.
The rapidly changing “face” of our city along with the enthusiasm by entrepreneurs for HBN’s program has heightened our conviction that we can play an important part in helping make St. Louis a great, increasingly diverse place to study, live and work.
Further, we have become more convinced than ever that our support brings improved quality to the life of our entrepreneurs and hope to underserved neighborhoods and the children within them.
On behalf of Saint Louis University, our tireless Board, many volunteer business mentors and students, as well as the entrepreneurs we serve, we ask that you consider financially helping us in this “journey.”
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