News and Special Events

SLDC Receives 17 Submissions for Economic Development Strategy
Will make recommendations for the top firms for full proposals
Press release | The St. Louis Local Development Company | 07/23/2018

SLDC Announces New Television Show
“Development STL will Focus on Economic Development in the City”
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 07/23/2018

SLDC Announces the First Town Hall Meeting
Open forum to Connect Citizens with the Organization
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 07/20/2018

SLDC Launches New and Improved Facade Grant Program
Will offer forgivable grants up to $20,000 to eligible small business
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 07/11/2018

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $500,000 to Boost Job Growth
Project is expected to create 475 jobs
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/22/2018

City to Terminate Agreement with Northside Regeneration, LLC
Claims developer in default of Redevelopment Agreement.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/12/2018

Russell Halliday Departs for New Zealand
Will remain involved in the NGA project
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 06/04/2018

Downtown Garment District Coming Back To Life
Visions of leveraging the distinct history of the area of Washington Ave.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/22/2018

Project Connect Hosts Open House for City Residents
Event Spotlights Organizations Within the STEAM Industry
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/15/2018

Judith Doss Steps Down from Port Authority Commissioner Post
Served on the Commission for 20 years
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/08/2018

Square Expanding in Cortex
Expansion will bring approximately 300 New Jobs
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/07/2018

St Louis Zoo named Best Zoo
Second year in a row as top winner
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/04/2018

Cinco de Mayo Festival and The Cherokee Street Businesses District
Annual Festival Celebrating Vibrant Arts and Culture Around Cherokee Street
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/04/2018

St Louis Named one of the 30 Hottest Cities for New Businesses
Where entrepreneurs are thriving thanks to an abundance of resources
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/27/2018

LRA To Reauthorize Garden Lease Program
Seeking Public Comments between 4/25-5/23
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Land Reutilization Authority | 04/25/2018

Low Income Census Tracts To Be Named Opportunity Zones
Twenty-seven (27) of these tracts will be located within the City of St. Louis
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/13/2018

First Bank Launches the St Louis Small Business Neighborhood Loan Fund
The effort is to spur economic activity and business development
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/13/2018

Leonard Johnson Selected Director of Neighborhood Business Development for SLDC
We are excited to have Leonard join our team at SLDC
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/10/2018

Vladimir Monroe Promoted To The Position of Director of Minority Business and Compliance SLDC
With 10 years of knowledge and experience in the field, we are excited to have Vladimir Monroe transition into this role.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/09/2018

St Louis Named One of the Best Cities for Women
Offering the best mix of factors for women to launch businesses
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 04/04/2018

Former Sheppard School Building to Be Rehabbed Into 57 Apartments
Recommendation for 5-year tax abatement
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/29/2018

NGA In History
Military Mapping
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/26/2018

SLDC Welcomes the Expansion of Huvepharma in St Louis
The company will double its workforce over the next two years
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/22/2018

Otis Williams Receives “Pillar Award” from SBDC
For Dedication Toward Economic Development
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/22/2018

Construction Job Training Fair
The Army Corp of Engineers is hosting a Job Training Fair
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/20/2018

Port Authority to Issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
Project represents an approximately $37 million investment
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/16/2018

Join SLATE Missouri Job Center For Workforce Wednesdays
Job seekers of all skill levels can meet and interview with a variety of companies.
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/16/2018

NGA Job Opportunities
Prepare now for the tremendous opportunities of the future.
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/15/2018

2017 Milestones NGA
The Project Connect Action Plan was developed with extensive neighborhood engagement to serve as a framework for change in the area.
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/15/2018

St. Louis In Line To Follow Silicon Valley
St. Louis is uniquely positioned to be a major hub in the geospatial business sector.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/14/2018

Former Lyon School Building Transformed Into 32 Apartments
LCRA authorizes tax abatement for the redevelopment of the former Lyon school building breathing life back into this community resource.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/14/2018

Tiffany Neighborhood Sites Targeted by Habitat for Humanity
19th Ward Tiffany neighborhood sites recommended for 10 year tax abatement by LCRA.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/12/2018

NGA West Exceeding Workforce Numbers for Women and Minorities
City of St. Louis exceeds Workforce Inclusion Goals and N/WBE participation goals for NGA site preparation.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/09/2018

North Jefferson - Parnell Development RFQ
SLDC is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide professional engineering and design services.
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation | 03/07/2018

2018 NMTC SLDC Awarded 35M Press Release
SLDC has been selected to receive $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits to assist local development projects in the latest round of allocations.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 02/16/2018

Finest 15 partnership between LRA and SLACO neighborhood committee results in first home sale in Walnut Park West
"Finest 15" partnership between LRA and SLACO neighborhood committee results in first home sale in Walnut Park West
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Land Reutilization Authority | 10/24/2017

City of St. Louis files lawsuit to challenge April 4, 2017 election result on Proposition NS
The lawsuit asks the court to order the Board of Election Commissioners to certify that the April 4 ballot issue passed.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Land Reutilization Authority | 09/07/2017

12th Annual Carondelet Car Show
Save the Date - September 9, 2017
Newsgram | St. Louis Development Corporation | 09/01/2017

3728 Texas Ave
Beautifully Renovated Old SLDC Property in South City at 3728 Texas Ave
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 08/28/2017