/tags/economic-justice Economic Justice en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-09/west-florissant-avenue-burned-ferguson-economic-recovery The communities surrounding the street have been the driving force behind its continuing economic rebound over the past decade. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-08-09/west-florissant-avenue-burned-ferguson-economic-recovery Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-06-06/new-study-suggests-st-louis-downtown-should-prioritize-becoming-a-social-district The old paradigm in downtown St. Louis, that of a central business district with millions of square feet of office space, has faltered in recent years. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:03:01 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-06/new-study-suggests-st-louis-downtown-should-prioritize-becoming-a-social-district Eric Schmid /economy-business/2024-03-14/st-louis-leaders-mark-314-day-by-launching-new-economic-justice-programs “Economic justice is a team sport. Government cannot do this alone," said Mayor Tishaura Jones. "When done in collaboration with our philanthropic civic and private sector partners, we can make a lasting difference for generations to come." Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:30:45 GMT /economy-business/2024-03-14/st-louis-leaders-mark-314-day-by-launching-new-economic-justice-programs Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-09-14/a-new-20-million-economic-hub-opens-in-north-st-louis-county-promoting-upward-mobility The R&R Marketplace includes centers for career development and training, co-working and innovation, addiction treatment, and early childhood education, as well as a restaurant and a bank. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:02:45 GMT /economy-business/2023-09-14/a-new-20-million-economic-hub-opens-in-north-st-louis-county-promoting-upward-mobility Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-06-07/a-new-bill-aims-to-deliver-grants-promised-to-north-st-louis-businesses-under-arpa-funding “There are people that have applications, there are businesses that have been waiting and counting on the opportunity to be able to get this money to build or revitalize their business,” said the bill’s sponsor. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:13:19 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-07/a-new-bill-aims-to-deliver-grants-promised-to-north-st-louis-businesses-under-arpa-funding Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-03-14/st-louis-leaders-announce-variety-of-new-funds-to-promote-economic-justice The grants and funds seek to bring economic opportunity to communities that have historically faced economic discrimination and disinvestment. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:49:01 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-14/st-louis-leaders-announce-variety-of-new-funds-to-promote-economic-justice Kate Grumke /economy-business/2023-01-09/economic-justice-effort-brings-center-for-small-businesses-to-north-st-louis The center is funded by federal COVID relief money. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:24:57 GMT /economy-business/2023-01-09/economic-justice-effort-brings-center-for-small-businesses-to-north-st-louis Kate Grumke /economy-business/2022-10-19/st-louis-25-million-grant-for-advanced-manufacturing-isnt-just-for-the-city Residents throughout the region, including the Metro East, will have access to the resources that come with the federal Build Back Better Challenge Grant. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:58:37 GMT /economy-business/2022-10-19/st-louis-25-million-grant-for-advanced-manufacturing-isnt-just-for-the-city Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-09-28/new-st-louis-development-plan-seeks-economic-justice-for-overlooked-neighborhoods The plan is already targeting development and investment in Dutchtown, the area around the new NGA headquarters, Walnut Park and Martin Luther King Boulevard. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:14:13 GMT /economy-business/2022-09-28/new-st-louis-development-plan-seeks-economic-justice-for-overlooked-neighborhoods Eric Schmid