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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.
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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.
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The goal is to see what’s working well and apply it across similar districts that dot the St. Louis region.
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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.
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Missouri ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for LGBTQ inclusions and protections.
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St. Louis-based Fulfill Food & Beverages recently notched $1 million in annual sales — largely due to the popularity of its Karviva (formerly Karuna) prebiotic smoothie and juice beverages.
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While all businesses can use the tools offered by Digital Doors, St. Louis is one of just a few locations to have a city-specific brand on its website.
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Some St. Louis restaurants have stopped indoor dining, others have paused service, and museums have closed their doors as the omicron variant spreads across St. Louis.
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The Metro East Business Incubator will serve as a hub for local entrepreneurs trying to take the next step.
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Economists have worried about the decline in new business formations for decades because they’re a strong driver of job growth. But entrepreneurs in the age of the pandemic are turning that around.