The St. Louis Local Development Company

The St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC) provides loans through federal, state, and local programs to the small business community in the City.

The St. Louis Local Development Company (“LDC”) provides Commercial Loans to small businesses in the City of St. Louis through federal, state, and local programs. These loans generally have longer terms, lower equity requirements, and lower interest rates. LDC also serves as a Certified Development Company for the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and makes SBA 504 loans.

The LDC Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m., in the St. Louis Development Corporation Boardroom at 1520 Market Street, Suite 2000.

Members of the Board

  • Loura M. Gilbert, President
  • James C. Seitz, Vice President
  • David M. McCreery, Treasurer
  • Don Reeves
  • Anne Gliedt
  • T. Christopher Peoples
  • Fredrecka McGlown
  • Rabiu Ahmad Rabiu

 

Contact the Board Secretary

Janet Harris
Agency Administrative Assistant
(314) 657-3795
Email & full profile

Zachary Folk
Loan Officer
(314) 276-4203
Email & full profile

Roger Schlueter
Business Development Officer
(314) 504-6034
Email & full profile

2025 Meeting Dates

  • January 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting 
  • February 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • March 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • April 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • May 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • June 12, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • July 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • August 7, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • September 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • October 9, 2025 - Regular Meeting 
  • November 13, 2025 - Regular Meeting 
  • December 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting

Meeting schedule is subject to change. Please check the Public Meetings Calendar for the most current schedule.

Upcoming Events

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Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Thursday, May 08, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
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Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Thursday, Oct 09, 2025

St Louis Local Development Regular Board Meeting
The St. Louis Local Development Company | Meeting | 3:00 PM

Contact Information

Email: sldc-ldc@stlouis-mo.gov

Phone: (314) 276-4203
TTY Phone: (314) 589-6000
Fax: (314) 615-7666

Address:
120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 1200
St. Louis, Missouri 63105

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