Small & Midsize Businesses
Investing in Local Businesses, Growing Our Regional Economy
A vibrant local economy includes thriving small and midsize businesses, which make up a majority of companies in any community.
We invest in business owners—particularly from communities historically excluded from mainstream economic opportunities—by improving their access to capital and supporting their growth.
Strengthening connections among these businesses and anchor institutions, financial organizations, and larger corporations creates an ecosystem where businesses can grow sustainably, create quality jobs, and build prosperity in neighborhoods across St. Louis.
96%
of St. Louis area firms are small businesses
467,815
employees in the St. Louis area work for small businesses
