News and Special Events

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

Progress on Future NGA Site
Kolb Grading LLC Awarded Final Site Preparation Contract
News/Announcement | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 07/28/2017

Progress on Future NGA Site: Minority Union Contractor Awarded Demolition of Shoe Building
Salvaged Brick to be Used on Next NGA West Site
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation,Office of the Mayor | 07/07/2017

Updated LRA-Owned Property Search Tool is Now Available
Updates to the land bank search tool include a clickable map showing nearby LRA properties, photo galleries, and the ability to select property types.
News/Announcement | Land Reutilization Authority,Community Information Network | 06/08/2017

The City of St. Louis seeks to foster cultural district and neighborhood revitalization with RFP for Chuck Berry’s home in the Ville.
LCRA will publish a modified RFP to incorporate additional information in the near future.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/26/2017

Project Connect Partners Host Construction Industry Opportunities Expo on Site of Future Next NGA West Campus
Partners in the construction industry are hosting a daylong expo to introduce interested community members to job opportunities.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/22/2017

Project Connect Partners to Host Construction Industry Opportunities Expo on Site of Future Next NGA West Campus
The event will be held Monday, May 22, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2233 Cass Ave.
Press release | St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/16/2017