St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC)

SLDC SERVES DAY: We know that building a stronger, more vibrant St. Louis starts with active engagement. Last week, SLDC staff served St. Louis by: -Laying mulch at Penrose Park -Processing donated items at St. Louis Diaper Bank -Cleaning up at Herbert Garden/Johnnie Owens Community Garden -Packing toiletry bags and food boxes at the Urban League -Cleaning up the Mississippi River Greenway

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The City of St. Louis and SLDC attended Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's ribbon cutting for its new downtown St. Louis office. Thank you for your commitment to downtown St. Louis. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield City of St. Louis

There is still time to submit an offer on one of the 43 Prop NS-stabilized #LRASTL buildings posted for purchase. Deadline for offers is noon on November 3, 2025. A detailed list of available buildings, along with the required Prop NS offer form, which bidders will need to complete and submit with their offers, can be found at https://lnkd.in/gmgiUWw5

HAPPENING TODAY: Register now for the Navigating Development Incentives: Tax Credits, TIFs, and Abatements To Make Your Project a Success webinar. Learn how to structure real estate and redevelopment projects using incentive programs—such as Historic and New Market Tax Credits, Low-Income Housing Credits, TIFs, and Tax Abatements—to unlock value and create opportunity in today’s complex real estate market. In this 45-minute session, you’ll get a straightforward overview of how these programs work, when to use them, and how to combine them to maximize impact and return. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gBb8TQvn

#ConnectSTL: Earlier this month, St. Louis-area stakeholders came together for the Digital Dream Day Summit at the Cortex Innovation District. As part of Digital Inclusion Week, this gathering was a chance for St. Louis to reflect, connect, and plan our shared digital future. MORE INFO HERE: https://lnkd.in/ghVcfrS8

📢TORNADO RECOVERY: A new survey to further assess the needs of businesses impacted by the May 16th tornado is now available. Responses will help estimate total funding needs and guide recovery planning. Submitting this survey does not guarantee funding. All information will be kept confidential and used for planning purposes only. SUBMIT HERE: https://ow.ly/an7x50XejlB

The Prop NS Program currently has 43 stabilized #LRASTL buildings posted for offers to purchase until noon on November 3, 2025. A limited number of buildings will be opened up for interested individuals to view the interiors, tentatively scheduled on October 21 & 23. If you would like to request a property be added to this open house schedule, please email prop-ns@stlouis-mo.gov no later than Friday, October 17. A detailed list of available buildings, along with the required Prop NS offer form, which bidders will need to complete and submit with their offers, can be found at https://lnkd.in/gmgiUWw5

📢 Free Digital Literacy & Learn 2 Tech classes are happening now! Classes are underway at 12th & Park, Marquette, and Tandy Rec Centers — and St. Louis City residents are already building skills to boost careers, stay safe online, and connect with family. ✔️ Learn computer basics, job tools, and internet safety ✔️ Take individual Digital Literacy classes to gain specific tech skills ✔️ Join a 4-week Learn 2 Tech cohort for career-focused training ✔️ Hands-on help with computers, the internet, email & more ✔️ Courses for youth, adults, and seniors 📆 Flexible scheduling: day, evenings, weekends 💻 May be eligible for FREE Device & Hotspot! 👉 Explore upcoming classes by location and program, and reserve your free spot today: https://ow.ly/kcXM50WYlWN NOTE: New classes and cohorts will populate this same link as classes and cohorts are added. Let’s build a stronger, more connected St. Louis together! #ConnectSTL #SLDC #DigitalSkillsSTL #TechForAll #LevelUpSTL #DigitalEquity #BridgeTheDigitalDivide #FreeTraining

The 3-part Bidding & Estimating Academy begins on October 21 at the #NEEC. Part 2 is on October 28 with the final part on October 30. Join us in-person or virtually to learn how your business can be more competitive by submitting quality bids & estimates. Learn more: https://ow.ly/FEvY50X4AZH

Congratulations to the 2025 Mayor’s Celebration of Businesses Award winners & honorees. Thank you for your contributions to #rebuildingSTLtogether To learn more https://ow.ly/JsEB50X7paC