Help for Small Businesses
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My team and I are here to help local small business owners. That includes accessing capital from the Small Business Administration and much more. Click here to get step-by-step help from my office on this issue.
Federal Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) — St. Louis District Office
Helps small businesses with:
- Loans and disaster-assistance funding
- Federal contracting and certifications
- Business counseling and training
Federal Innovation & R&D Grants (SBIR / STTR Programs)
- Competitive grants for businesses engaged in research, technology, or product development
- Available to eligible Missouri businesses working on innovation or science-based projects
State Resources
Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBDC)
Based in the University of Missouri system
- Personalized business consulting and training
- Free/low-cost help for startups and scaling companies
Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Grant programs for businesses and family-owned farms impacted by interruptions
- Office of Equal Opportunity offers resources for minority- and women-owned businesses
Local Resources
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) — Business Assistance Center
For businesses located inside St. Louis City
- Help with licenses, permits, compliance, incentives, and business expansion
St. Louis County Library — Small Business Support
- Free workshops, research tools, and databases for business planning and growth
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
- Regional support for start-ups and growth-phase companies
- Innovation programming and curated funding directories