St. Louis Economic Development Partnership expands the size and reach of the St. Louis County Economic Council.

Through the combined efforts of the city and county, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership has created a unified voice for the region, delivering services more efficiently while focusing on some of the most important areas of regional economic development: business development, entrepreneurship, international trade and startup funding.

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