St. Louis Enterprise Centers Invites Entrepreneurs to South County Facility Open House
Contact:
Nancy Schnoebelen
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
314.615.7617, nschnoebelen@slcec.com
June 17, 2009
St. Louis, MO - Research states new businesses that utilize a business incubator greatly increase their likelihood not just to survive but flourish. Like infants, startups benefit from the support of a nurturing environment and strong support system such as St. Louis Enterprise Centers.
Because seeing is believing, the Enterprise Centers will host an open house, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 inviting new businesses to visit its 315 Lemay Ferry Road location and learn about how their company can benefit from its support services and office space at affordable, below-market rates. Prospects also will have the opportunity to tour the Enterprise Center and meet current incubator tenants.
Currently, more than 60 emerging companies call St. Louis Enterprise Centers home. These firms represent remarkable diversity and growth, with existing and graduate companies generating more than $160 million in revenue and providing over 716 jobs, according to a 2007 study conducted by St. Louis County Economic Council.
About St. Louis Enterprise Centers
As a nationally recognized leader in small business incubation, the St. Louis Enterprise Centers provide entrepreneurs with affordable office and warehouse space, shared support services, access to expert mentors, professional seminars, and valuable networking opportunities. Managed by St. Louis County Economic Council, the Enterprise Centers include four state-of-the-art facilities: Midtown, South County, Wellston, and West County.
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