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Why We're Here: InStyle Software
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Startups on the Move 
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St. Louis Enterprise Centers celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of its nearly 50 clients and welcomes the following five companies that recently have joined the small business incubator program: Moving in
All About U In Home Services
- An in-home health care service provider has moved into St. Louis Enterprise Centers - Wellston.
Ardies Wholesale - A malt-beverage distributor has located at St. Louis Enterprise Centers - Wellston.
MO's Medical Transportation - A non-emergency medical transportation service has joined St. Louis Enterprise Centers - South County.
Spirit Video - An independently owned and operated network of DVD rental kiosks has moved into St. Louis Enterprise Centers - Wellston.
Just Sweets - A boutique bakery featuring fresh-baked cookies, bars, muffins, and other sweets has joined St. Louis Enterprise Centers - Midtown.
Growing
 Berhanu Enterprises - Sine Berhanu, maker of organic, lentil-based products and ready-to-eat vegetable dips, received some advice on expanding internationally. Click here to read the St. Louis Business Journal report.
Cha Cha Chow - With the food truck craze gaining local popularity, Culination Gourmet Catering has launched Cha Cha Chow, a mobilized food festival with locations announced daily via Twitter @whereschaca.
Manufacturing Training Alliance has changed its name to Metropolitan Training Alliance.  The Elegant Cookie - The Midtown Enterprise Center client has opened its first retail gift shop at 5167 Lemay Ferry Road, offering fresh-baked goods and other gift items.
Please send your small business news for inclusion in the next Startup newsletter to chendrix@slcec.com.
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Enterprise Center Benefits
- Low overhead costs
- Access to a variety of shared services
- Connection to financial sources
- Attractive conference and training rooms
- Expert mentors and other resource partners
- Seminars on a variety of relevant topics
- Networking opportunities with other small business owners
- Access to St. Louis County Economic Council's comprehensive services
What's your favorite Enterprise Center benefit? E-mail chendrix@slcec.comfor inclusion in the next edition.
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Center Board
Arthur G. Baebler
Board President
Matthew E. Gieseking
Board Vice President
Patrick M. Bannister St. Louis Development Corporation
Marc Braun
The Law Office of Marc W. Braun
George A. Brill Talisen Technologies
John G. Gatewood Northwestern Mutual
William R. Gilbert Q-Up Mobile Systems, LLC
Jeffery H. Kass Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C.
Kraig G. Kreikemeier Kreikemeier Group, LLC
Judy Meador
Missouri Venture Forum
Joseph W. Mooney III Mooney Favazza, LLP
Richard M. Palank St. Louis County Economic Council
Janet K. Poppen Poppen & Associates
James Seitz Lindell Bank
Dr. Patricia A. Suess St. Louis Community College
Kevin Wilson Small Business Development Centers
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Enterprise Centers Get Facelift
As part of St. Louis County's commitment to small businesses, County Executive Charlie A. Dooley has issued bonds to enhance the Enterprise Centers. Over the next three years, renovations will include improved work spaces, security, parking, air conditioning systems, aesthetic improvements, and structural repairs.
"Small businesses have played a significant role in growing economies and creating jobs," said Dooley. "Because of St. Louis County's commitment to small business owners, we provide many resources like our strong incubators to help them succeed." |
Latest Enterprise Center Impact Study Results Released
Small businesses have one of the greatest impacts on job growth and make up the majority of local jobs and economic stimulus. As you can see, job and revenue growth are exactly what the small business owners are doing at St. Louis Enterprise Centers!
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Why We're Here: InStyle Software
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Steve Smith, Sergio Prusky and Diego Prusky |
In 1997, Steve Smith, Sergio Prusky and Diego Prusky launched InStyle Software. After a difficult economy following 9/11, the team began diversifying to include a digital marketing division, which is now 60 percent of the company's business.
"St. Louis Enterprise Centers has provided us with many resources at a very low cost, allowing us to focus our revenues on growing our business," says Smith. He says the company also benefits from free onsite seminars and relationships the Enterprise Centers has helped forge. "This type of support, contacts and networking is a benefit that was brought to our door without us even having to ask."
Overall, Smith views the Enterprise Centers as their strongest local business partner. "St. Louis Enterprise Centers provide resources and expertise that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars. These savings allow companies like ours to reinvest in growing our products and services." |
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Let's Connect on LinkedIn
We're making it even easier for you to stay connected to what's happening in the small business and economic development communities. You can watch our videos, subscribe to news, like us, follow us, and now connect with us. Check us out at:
    
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St. Louis Enterprise Centers
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St. Louis Enterprise Centers provide entrepreneurs with affordable office, warehouse and production space. The small business incubator program is managed by St. Louis County Economic Council and includes five state-of-the-art facilities: Midtown, South County, Wellston, West County, and the new Helix Center. The Helix Center for plant and life science companies will open in 2011.
To learn how your business can benefit from one of our small business incubators, contact Dennis Breite at 314.615.7621 or dbreite@slcec.com. To learn more about each of the Enterprise Centers, visit www.slcec.com.
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