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LDC to Provide Tornado Relief Loans to Impacted Companies in the City of St. Louis

The St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC), a nonprofit corporation that provides loans to small businesses located in the City of St. Louis, has announced it will provide loans of up to $5,000 with no interest to businesses that suffered damage from the May 16 tornado.

LDC works in cooperation with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) and administers several loan programs designed to assist businesses grow and create jobs.

Loan proceeds may be used by businesses for working capital needs or to purchase inventory or equipment.

Applications for no interest loans of up to $5,000 are due by August 29.

Learn more.

SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) has been set up to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding

SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Center in St. Louis to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process.



No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome.

Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

Business Recovery Center St. Louis Community College Harrison Education Center 3140 Cass Ave., St. Louis, MO 63106

Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

developstlouis.org/tornado

CertifySTL Business Certification Program Remains on Pause



As of August 4, 2025, city departments will not issue any new non-emergency contracts for city construction projects covered by M/WBE goals.

Already-executed city construction contracts will continue to operate under original/existing terms.

SLDC is hiring a nationally-recognized consultant to provide, in addition to community stakeholders, evaluation of the City’s current M/WBE ordinance and guidance during this pause.

If you have questions, please call/email CertifySTL at 314.327.7234 certification@stlouis-mo.gov or contact the Northside Economic Empowerment Center at 314.617.0360 or visit https://www.developstlouis.org/certify-stl

Effective August 6, 2025 – LRA shall resume the acceptance of New Offers to Purchase LRA Property. 

All New Offers presented must be submitted by 9/3, to be considered at the September 24th LRA Board Meeting. Prop-NS properties available for sale will be posted for Bidding on August 6th, and be available for Bidding through August 27th. Details can be found at lrastl.org, or by contacting our reception office at 314.657.3721 or in person at 1520 Market Street, Suite 2000. 

45 Prop NS Stabilized Buildings Available for Offers by Noon on August 27, 2025 

The Prop NS Program is still in business and continuing the work of stabilizing, securing, and selling residential buildings owned by the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) of St. Louis. The program currently has 46 Prop NS-stabilized buildings posted for offers to purchase until noon on Wednesday, August 27.

Opportunities

SLDC Marketing & Branding RFQ:

SLDC is soliciting qualifications from firms qualified to provide Marketing and Branding Consulting Services through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). SLDC invites firms with expertise and demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing a wide range of marketing, branding, and public relations to submit their qualifications for consideration.

Learn more.

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Become a Registered Tornado Recovery Contractor

Help residents know that that your business is licensed, insured and has any relevant certifications to rebuild the community. Register online for the STL Recovers Contractor Registration Portal.

Learn more.

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Request for Proposals for Security Services at The Monarch at 3940 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Louis (LCRA) seeks proposals for 24/7 security services to support the vacant Monarch Building located at 3940 Dr. Martin Luther King, Drive, St. Louis, MO 63113.

Learn more.

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Request for Proposals for Security Services at the Railway Exchange Building and City Block 129

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Louis (LCRA) seeks proposals for 24/7 security services to support the vacant, Railway Exchange Building and the condemned parking garage in Downtown St. Louis.

Learn more.

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Levee Parking Operator RFP

The City of St. Louis Port Authority seeks a Parking Operator for a system of controlled parking on the Improved Wharf along the cobblestone levee between the Poplar Street Bridge and the Eads Bridge.

Learn more.

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View SLDC RFP Opportunities

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro St. Louis' Hispanic Business Success Program Cohort Begins in August 25th

Northside Economic Empowerment Center Has Moved to the William J. Harrison Education Center

Business Empowerment

SLDC Senior Vice President Serves on Procurement Panel

Hosted by St. Louis Anchor Action Network, Stacey Fowler, SVP Small Business Empowerment along with other business leaders discussed how to transform procurement into a driver of economic opportunity.

SLDC only accepts applications for open positions, is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. SLDC no longer requires applicants to reside in the City of St. Louis.

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