Downtown supports new and growing businesses through opportunities such as technology incubators, low interest loans for retailers and tax credits for small to mid-sized professional and technical businesses that are looking to grow.
Large, Diverse Marketplace with Total Average Daily Population of 133,000+
Residential Population - 12,000
Worker Population – 88,000
Daily Hotel Guests – 6,000
Event/Attraction Visitors Annually – 25 million+ = 27,000 dailyGreat for small business & entrepreneurs
80% of downtown offices have 25 or fewer employees. In the past five years, downtown has add over 130 new street-level retail businesses. The businesses have added activity and excitement to the streets of downtown.
Recently Opened Retail Businesses:
12th Street Diner, 1137 Washington Ave.,
www.12stdiner.comBlades on Washington, 1123 Washington Ave., 314-335-7030
Bridge, 1004 Locust St., 314-241-8141,
www.thebridgestl.comBrewhouse, 315 Chestnut St., 314-259-3270,
www.brewhousestl.comClarkson Eyecare, 917 Olive St., 314-621-5303,
www.clarksoneyecare.comCrack Fox, 1114 Olive St., 314-436-1070
Culinaria - A Schnucks Market, 315 N. 9th St., 314-436-7694,
www.culinariaschnucks.comDawg Day Afternoon, 2321 Locust St., 314-241-3294,
www.dawgdayafternoonstl.comGreat Clips, 212 N. 9th St., 314-539-9745,
www.greatclips.comEverest Cafe, 711 Olive St., 314-531-4800,
www.everestcafeandbar.comGourmet To Go, 200 N. Broadway, 314-241-9100,
www.gourmettogo.comLola, 500 N. 14th St., 314-621-7277,
welovelola.comMango, 1101 Lucas Ave., 314-621-9993,
www.mangoperu.comMe'Shon's Bar & Grill, 410 N. Tucker Blvd., 314-922-2612
Mr. Currys, 612 Olive St., 314-241-2877
NV showroom boutique, 1909 Washington Ave., 314-932-5382
Red Restaurant & Bar, 315 Chestnut St., 314-655-1234
Ruth's Chris Steak House, 315 Chestnut St., 314-259-3200,
www.ruthschris.comSweet Basil Thai, 903 Olive St., 314-621-8810
Terrace View, 8th & Chestnut Streets (in Citygarden), 314-436-8855,
www.citygardenstl.org
Coming Soon:
Copia Urban Winery & Market (re-opening) - winery/restaurant
Cotto Osteria - restaurant
Jive and Wail Dueling Piano - bar
Ozzie's Sports Bar & Grill - restaurant
Pacific Grille - restaurant
Rosalita's Cantina - restaurant
Shiver - bar
Wash Ave Market - grocery
Useful Links
Downtown Retail Space SearchDowntown BusinessesDowntown Development LibraryBusiness Assistance Center - St. Louis Development CorporationFor more information or referrals for starting, relocating or expanding your business downtown, email mschindler@downtownstl.org or call 314-436-6500 x223.