Provides financial and other assistance to companies located in and interested in locating in Jefferson County. Also see "Programs for Small Business Lending."

Sponsors small and home-based business workshops. An employment-tax workshop is offered for small-business owners who have employees. Goal is to inform small-business owners of their tax-filing requirements when they enter business, and provide them with the tax information they need as their businesses expand and grow.

This public-private organization has issued $100 million in business financing since year 2000 and helped create and retain nearly 2,900 jobs in the local area. To serve businesses of all sizes, the EDC offers financing programs, business counseling, and tenant space.

Assists Missouri companies to facilitate new business opportunities internationally. Professional staff is available to take the fear and uncertainty out of doing business in the global market. No matter if you're experienced in international marketing or just starting out, the Missouri Office of International Trade and Investment has the support and services that you need to succeed.

Originates micro-enterprise loans up to $35,000 through its U.S. Small Business Administration Micro-Loan Intermediary Program. Also, counselors assist potential and current business owners to prepare and present financial statements, manage cash flow, and develop a business and a marketing plan. Also have an office in East St. Louis, IL.

A professional development association dedicated to providing education, networking and advocacy to nearly 10,000 CPA members in Missouri.

The BIG Linked Deposit Program enables a borrowed to receive a below-market interest rate on a loan made by a participating Missouri financial institution.

Provide financing for firms from $100,000 to $250 million (and sometimes smaller). In addition to financing, agency's services include risk insurance and currency conversion.

Assists Missouri small businesses by providing long-term, fixed-rate financing through SBA's 504 Loan Program and the SBA MicroLoan Program. Utilize this resource to secure expansion capital at a below-market fixed-rate and longer term.

Referral service that provides free legal and accounting assistance to income-eligible individual artists and small arts organizations. Also provides information about arts law and business matters through educational programming, and supports the broader role of the arts in the community.