Supply STL

Driving inclusive economic growth by connecting diverse small businesses with resources and opportunities.

SupplySTL is a key initiative of the STL 2030 Jobs Plan that is designed to advance inclusive economic growth throughout the metro by connecting companies, businesses, and institutions to meaningfully increase local procurement of goods and services. Working closely with regional partners, SupplySTL engages anchor institutions and corporations as well as small and mid-sized businesses and works to eliminate access barriers, create connections, and cultivate relationships that lead to a robust local procurement ecosystem.

To achieve success, SupplySTL helps entrepreneurs increase their businesses’ capacity, expand their access to capital, and access the networks and resources that can help them thrive. We focus on launching, accelerating, growing, and scaling local companies led by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and women entrepreneurs.

Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions support entrepreneurs and small business owners in realizing their greatest potential — for the benefit of their families, communities, and the St. Louis metro.

CONNECT WITH US

GSL Investors and Anchor Institutions: Connect Us with Your Procurement Team

  • Share your spend goals and purchasing needs with us.
  • Share your “runner up” bidders with us.
  • Share best practices for inclusive purchasing.
  • Refer a vendor for business development support and capacity building.

Ecosystem Partners: Become a SupplySTL Resource Partner

  • Join our coordinated resource referral process.
  • Connect your clients to a SupplySTL Small Business Navigator for wayfinding support.
  • Participate in a Small Business Ecosystem Community of Practice.
  • Support the development of regional impact metrics.

Small Business Owners: Connect with Resources to Launch, Accelerate, and Scale Your Business

  • Get connected with the St. Louis Small Business Ecosystem.
  • Identify resources to match your business needs.
  • Connect with a SupplySTL Small Business Navigator for support with wayfinding.
  • Create a Business Development Action Plan.
  • Get matched with procurement opportunities.
Connect with SupplySTL