Immigrant entrepreneurship program
resources for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
We know how challenging it is to go from idea to business plan to launch to stable business, especially if you are new to the region and from another country. We are here to listen and provide guidance and information about experts and support organizations that can help you at nearly every point of your entrepreneurial journey.
Resources to support your
business growth
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
The STL Partnership's Business Finance group, offers many financing options to help you with your needs. Options include the SBA 504 program, internal loans, bonds and more.
BioSTL
BioSTL recruits high-growth international companies that enrich and expand St. Louis’ innovation economy
International Institute Economic Development Council
IICDC offers loans for small businesses including restaurant owners, taxi & Uber drivers, small retail business, beauty salon operators, and similar enterprises.
DUREE Center for Entreprenuership
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St. Louis INNO
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BALSA Foundation
The BALSA Foundation empowers first-time entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses; this is your guide to starting a business
CORTEX
Cortex’s Square One (SQ1) Ignite and Bootcamp, are training programs designed to provide support to first-time business owners in the early stage of their journey.
Urban Eats
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Business Financing & loans
The STL Partnership helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the STL region.
women-owned and local businesses
Women’s Creative provides support for creative women-owned and local businesses to achieve success through marketing, sales, and networking.
The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap
The BALSA Foundation empowers first-time entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses; this is your guide to starting a business
Square One Series of Programs
Cortex’s Square One (SQ1) Ignite and Bootcamp, are training programs designed to provide support to first-time business owners in the early stage of their journey in STL.
FOOD INCUBATOR
Shared Kitchen » Our Kitchen
The Urban Eats Shared Kitchen is a commercial space that offers an affordable, certified, and equipped facility for entrepreneurs, food truck owners, caterers, or home bakers
Programs for business owners
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis provides webinars, business programs, and resources designed to help business owners.
GLOBALSTL: CONVERTING INNOVATION TO VALUE
BioSTL recruits high-growth international companies that enrich and expand St. Louis’ innovation economy
IISTL CDC
The IICDC offers loans for small businesses including restaurant owners, taxi and Uber drivers, small retail business owners, beauty salon operators, and similar enterprises.
STL Entrepreneurship pathway
Duree Center for Entrepreneurship offers experiential and entrepreneurial learning opportunities and a network with other Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs).
ST. LOUIS INNO ECOSYSTEM GUIDE
An “ecosystem at a glance” guide designed to provide an introduction to the startup ecosystem in St. Louis for new entrepreneurs and can be a refresher to veteran startup founders needing a reminder of the region’s resources. It details the startups, investors, accelerators, innovation hubs, schools and entrepreneur support groups that define the region’s technology and innovation fields. This guide will continue to be updated with new names as St. Louis’ innovation economy grows.