Driving Inclusive Economic Growth
To grow community wealth, the St. Louis metro must ensure that all small business owners, regardless of race, gender, or any other disadvantaged classification, have ready access to reliable customers, quality capital, experienced advisors, an expanding network of investors, and vibrant Main Streets and commercial corridors. The bold ambition: Put St. Louis among the top metros for Black-, Brown- and/or woman-owned small businesses and startup activity.
SupplySTL aims to build a world-class ecosystem for small businesses and entrepreneurs through a collaborative approach that includes stakeholders from all 15 counties in the St. Louis MSA.
WHAT WE DO
We connect small businesses with resources and opportunities, facilitate coordination and collaboration between ecosystem partners, and support regional supply chain and supplier development effort.
WHO WE SUPPORT
We support regional small business support organizations and resource providers; small, local business owners; and anchor institutions and corporations within the 15-county region.
WHY WE DO IT
Small businesses shape the local economy, create jobs, foster innovation, and contribute to the unique character of the St. Louis economy.
HOW WE DO IT
We connect all the pieces of St. Louis’ small business ecosystem to help small business owners and entrepreneurs launch, grow, and sustain their businesses, all while delivering value to corporate partners and the local community.
SupplySTL Network Navigator
The SupplySTL Network Navigator is your digital front door to the St. Louis region’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an established business, our interactive map is your go-to tool for finding the support systems that exist to help drive your business further
Small Business Support Toolkit
This toolkit, developed by the SupplySTL Small Business Support Collaborative, was created to help business/entrepreneur support organizations better support small business owners. It includes metrics, surveys, and standards to guide quality service improvement and delivery.
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