In 2013, St. Louis announced a major regional partnership between the economic development teams in St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis. The partnership, known as St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, guides the St. Louis region’s joint efforts to support new and growing businesses.

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 business finance.