Diversity
Business Links - International Institute of St. Louis
Provides a wide variety of services to more than 10,000 newcomers annually. Services are specialized for immigrants and refugees who are linguistically and culturally disadvantaged business owners.
3654 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: 314-773-9090, ext. 106
Fax: 314-773-4081
Website: http://www.iistl.org
Center for Women's Business Research
The premier source of information and statistics on women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. A nonprofit research institute focusing on women entrepreneurs. Supports the growth of women business owners and their enterprises through conducting research, sharing information, and increasing knowledge.
1411 K St., NW, Ste. 1350
Washington, DC 20005-3407
Phone: 202-638-3060
Fax: 202-638-3064
Email: info@womensbusinessresearch.org
Website: http://www.womensbusinessresearch.org
ESPW- Encouraging, Supporting, & Promoting Women, Inc.
A professional women's organization with chapters in St. Charles, St. Louis and Southwestern Illinois whose mission is to give every woman the opportunity to explore her full professional and personal potential through the encouragement, support and promotion of each of our members and to unify the community of women with a strong sense of empowerment and focus.
P.O. Box 38
Cottleville, MO 63338
Phone: 314-995-5094
Fax: 636-685-8401
Website: http://www.espw.org
Grace Hill's Women's Business Center
Helps women start a new business or expand an existing business. Services include: business development courses; one-on-one business counseling; loan packaging and more. A public/private partnership with the U. S. Small Business Administration.
2324 N. Florissant Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone: 314-539-9840
Fax: 314-539-9666
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis
Provides networking opportunities. Works to strengthen the community by providing and generating services which will foster the business interests and amplify the presence of the Hispanic entrepreneur.
P.O. Box 78386
St. Louis, MO 63178
Phone: 314-771-4788
Fax: 314-771-4790
Website: http://www.hccstl.com
Japan America Society of St. Louis Center for International Studies University of Missouri-St. Louis
Presents current U.S.-Japanese issues and provides networking opportunities between American and Japanese businesses. Offers several additional services for Japanese and American companies wanting to do business overseas.
366 Social Sciences and Business Building One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121-5754
Phone: 314-516-5754
Fax: 314-516-6757
Website: http://http://www.us-japan.org/jasstl
Professional Women's Alliance
Organization dedicated to serving the interests of women executives in the St. Louis area through education and networking. Affiliate of the National Association for Female Executives.
12520 Olive Blvd., Ste. 119
St Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-991-6144
Website: http://www.stlpwa.org
St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative
A collaborative effort to help companies and firms in the St. Louis region be better positioned to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce and develop a diverse supplier base. In addition, its purpose is to help connect minority students and other prospective employees to employers and to connect minority suppliers to purchasers.
One Metropolitan Sq., Ste. 1300
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314-444-1121
Fax: 314-206-3222
Website: http://www.stlbizdiversity.com
St. Louis Minority Business Council (SLMBC)
Links the corporate purchasing community with the minority business community. Promotes the use of minority entrepreneurs, assists minority businesses in obtaining access to capital and provides information and education resources. Offers its members: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, Corporate Purchasing & Resource Guide, education programs, procurement info
308 N. 21st St., 7th fl.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-241-1143
Fax: 314-241-1073
Email: info@slmbc.org
Website: http://www.slmbc.org
Women in Technology International
Provides women in technology with inspiration, education, conferences, online services, publications and an exceptional worldwide network of resources. Is the first and only international organization solely dedicated to advancing women through technology.
Email: witi-stlouis@corp.witi.com
Website: http://www.witi.com/center/regionalchapter/stlouis