The St. Louis County Economic Council serves as St. Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...

’s economic development

Economic development

Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area...

 agency. Part public entity and part private sector, the Economic Council drives growth and prosperity in the most economically important county in Missouri

Missouri

Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...

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As the only economic development agency in the State of Missouri to hold the esteemed Accredited Economic Development Organization from the International Economic Development Council, the Economic Council provides a broad range of services through its six divisions – more than most other economic development agencies.

Economic Council Reach

By helping companies of all sizes locate and grow within St. Louis County, the Economic Council strengthens the region’s pro-business climate and provides a rich quality of life for the residents who live and work in the County. A sample of companies that have utilized Economic Council services include:

• BRK Electric
• Brown Shoe
• Centene Corporation
• Covidien
  Covidien
  Covidien , formerly Tyco Healthcare, is a healthcare device and supply company, incorporated in Dublin, Ireland, although its corporate offices are located in Mansfield, Massachusetts. On June 29, 2007, Covidien became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Tyco...
  
  
• Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
  Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
  The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a not-for-profit scientific facility located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its main mission point is to "improve the human condition through plant science"....
  
  
• Edward Jones
  Edward Jones
  Edward, Eddie, or Ed Jones is the name of:Finance* Edward Jones , co-founder of Dow Jones & Company* Edward D. Jones , investment banker** Edward Jones Investments, company founded by Edward D. Jones...
  
  
• Elsevier
  Elsevier
  Elsevier is a publishing company which publishes medical and scientific literature. It is a part of the Reed Elsevier group. Based in Amsterdam, the company has operations in the United Kingdom, USA and elsewhere....
  
  
• Emerson Electric
• Express Scripts
• Furniture Brands
• Monsanto Company
• Pangea, Inc.
• Pfizer
  Pfizer
  Pfizer, Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical corporation. The company is based in New York City, New York with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, United States...
  
  , Inc.
• Pinnacle Entertainment
  Pinnacle Entertainment
  Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is a gaming and hospitality company based in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada that was created in 1938. It owns and operates casinos in the United States and Argentina.- Company names over time :...
  
  
• Ronald McDonald House
• Scottrade
  Scottrade
  Scottrade is a privately owned American discount retail brokerage firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Its Founder, President and CEO is Rodger O. Riney. Scottrade has 500 branch offices around the U.S...
  
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• The Magic House

Economic Council Divisions

During its more than 25 year tenure, St. Louis County Economic Council has grown to provide a broader range of services than most agencies of its kind. With divisions that support small business success, attract and retain corporations, increase the region’s international reach, and revitalize municipalities, today’s Economic Council is a key facilitator of regional growth for businesses and communities within St. Louis County and the metropolitan area.

Business Development
Attracts, retains and expands businesses in St. Louis County using a variety of assistance methods including site selection

Site selection

Site Selection indicates the practice of new facility location, both for business and government. Site selection involves measuring the needs of a new project against the merits of potential locations...

, financial incentives and tax abatements; compliance efforts with matters such as licensing, permits and code-enforcement issues; government liaison assistance; and workforce development.

Business Finance
Offers conventional, alternative or combined financing solutions for working capital and fixed assets.

Economic Development Collaborative
Brings communities and stakeholders together to create a more economically viable region, and works across political boundaries to establish a link for shared resources and improved communication.

Real Estate & Community Development
Targets abandoned or under-utilized sites and works to return them to productive use through project management and technical support services for real estate development and community revitalization including land assemblage, Brownfield remediation and infrastructure improvements.

St. Louis Enterprise Centers
Supports the launching of startup businesses and the expansion of existing companies with affordable office space, shared support services, access to expert mentors, and networking opportunities.

World Trade Center Saint Louis
Guides and prepares businesses for international success with research services, seminars, networking events, trade missions, and training programs.

Mission statement

To lead in the development and growth of long-term diversified business and employment opportunities by creating innovative solutions that generate increased wealth and enhanced quality of life for the citizens, businesses and institutions of St. Louis County and our region.

External links

• St. Louis County Economic Council, http://www.slcec.com
• St. Louis County Government Website, http://www.stlouisco.com