/tags/small-business Small Business en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-huelga-negocios-latinos-contra-politicas-trump Varios negocios hispanos cerrarán temporalmente la próxima semana como parte de un esfuerzo coordinado para resaltar las contribuciones económicas y culturales de los inmigrantes en la región tras los planes de deportación de Trump. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-huelga-negocios-latinos-contra-politicas-trump Brian Munoz /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-latino-business-strike-trump-policy A number of Hispanic-owned businesses will temporarily close next week as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the contributions of immigrants to the region's economy and culture in the wake of Trump’s mass deportation plans. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-07/st-louis-latino-business-strike-trump-policy Brian Munoz /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-02/how-bettys-books-celebrates-inclusivity-during-free-comic-book-day "In Orbit" is a community zine featuring seasoned comic book professionals, burgeoning talent and youth artists. Thu, 02 May 2024 23:11:39 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-02/how-bettys-books-celebrates-inclusivity-during-free-comic-book-day Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-29/arch-grants-investment-in-startups-makes-way-for-new-tech-to-debut-in-st-louis Twenty-two startups and small businesses received non-dilutive grants totaling $1,875,000. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:29:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-29/arch-grants-investment-in-startups-makes-way-for-new-tech-to-debut-in-st-louis Miya Norfleet /economy-business/2023-06-15/st-louis-development-corporation-awards-4-5-million-to-900-small-businesses The St. Louis Development Corporation began directing federal coronavirus relief funds to small businesses in April 2022. The program is now complete, with funds going to 900 recipients across St. Louis. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:52:12 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-15/st-louis-development-corporation-awards-4-5-million-to-900-small-businesses Jeremy D. Goodwin /economy-business/2023-05-24/st-louis-county-library-program-to-offer-formerly-incarcerated-people-business-skills St. Louis County Library is launching a small-business program for formerly incarcerated people. The six-month program will teach people who served time in prison how to write a business plan, prepare marketing materials and create an elevator pitch. Wed, 24 May 2023 21:10:44 GMT /economy-business/2023-05-24/st-louis-county-library-program-to-offer-formerly-incarcerated-people-business-skills Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2023-02-28/south-grand-leaders-envision-new-development-to-draw-more-people-and-businesses This week, the community improvement district released the findings from a study that examined what may be missing from the business district. A market hall for developing businesses is one possibility. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:31:06 GMT /economy-business/2023-02-28/south-grand-leaders-envision-new-development-to-draw-more-people-and-businesses Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-02-06/regional-business-leaders-look-to-replicate-st-charles-historic-downtown-success The goal is to see what’s working well and apply it across similar districts that dot the St. Louis region. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:31:40 GMT /economy-business/2023-02-06/regional-business-leaders-look-to-replicate-st-charles-historic-downtown-success Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-11-21/few-st-louis-area-business-owners-have-a-transition-plan-despite-nearing-retirement Many small or mid-size businesses could end up closing in the near future because their aging owners don’t have a clear transition plan. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2022-11-21/few-st-louis-area-business-owners-have-a-transition-plan-despite-nearing-retirement Eric Schmid /2022-07-17/for-lgbtq-business-owners-in-missouri-creating-an-inclusive-space-often-comes-at-a-cost Missouri ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for LGBTQ inclusions and protections. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:26:20 GMT /2022-07-17/for-lgbtq-business-owners-in-missouri-creating-an-inclusive-space-often-comes-at-a-cost Missouri Business Alert | Sarah Rubinstein