A workshop with a checklist of the housekeeping & practical business steps to get set up legally & avoid problems later.  Includes links to EIN numbers, the BOI form, and a checklist to download.  Entrepreneurs can get all their questions answered so they can "do it right the first time...

This workshop is your chance to meet with multiple lenders interested in providing small business financing as well as organizations with a mission to promote entrepreneurial success. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be joined by representatives from various lending institutions and small business mentoring organizations, including:  Missouri Small...

A look at how to grow and funding businesses in the St. Louis area. Will talk about grants, the St. Louis ecosystem and what's available, and readily accessible resources. Register below. Registration is recommended to keep up with any changes, but is required if you want the Zoom link.

A key point we’ll discuss is that branding is many things. It is not just about how the company seems on the outside, i.e. how people look at the company logo or products. A brand is very much about the values and attitudes of the company as well. A believable...

SBA will be accepting nominations for awards for National Small Business Week 2025 (NSBW 2025). We'll provide best practices, tips, and other information for the best possible nomination. We'll share things that will automatically disqualify your application along with tips to make your nomination stand out. Anyone interested in nominating...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to do business with the federal government as a small business owner? Join SBA St. Louis Business Opportunity Specialist Gary Alexander and Outreach & Marketing Specialist Nicki Massie to learn how government contracting works and how the 8(a) Business Development Program or HUBZone...

“10 Mistakes Startups Make & How to Avoid Them"  is a practical & specific workshop for new business owners.  As a startup, you are supposed to make mistakes. It's part of the learning process & important to be able to make tweaks, corrections, pivots, etc.  However, you don't want to...

Small Business Administration St. Louis District Office will host a free matchmaking event on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This event allows small businesses the opportunity to hear from federal agencies and prime contractors to learn about potential contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Each of the agencies and prime contractors will provide...