Build a scalable, profitable, and sustainable business
in St. Louis
Access
to Capital
Secure funding to grow your business. Our programs connect entrepreneurs with financial resources, including loans, grants, and investment opportunities. Get the support you need to scale up and achieve long-term success.
Procurement & Supplier Readiness
Learn how to position your business for major procurement opportunities. Gain insights into supplier diversity programs, contract bidding, and business certifications that open doors to corporate and government contracts.
Winning
Contracts
Turn opportunities into revenue by learning how to successfully compete for and win contracts. We provide guidance on proposal writing, contract negotiation, and compliance to help you secure high-value deals.
Strategic Marketing & Branding
Develop a compelling brand and marketing strategy that attracts customers and drives growth. Our expert-led workshops and consulting services cover digital marketing, storytelling, social media engagement, and customer outreach.
Entrepreneur Programs
Our programs are designed to help entrepreneurs thrive by integrating them into vibrant business networks, connecting them to key resources, and providing the tools needed for long-term success.
Entrepreneur Spotlight
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis entrepreneur, storyteller, and community strategist Brittany Alberty is the founder of The Marketing Midwife, a creative consulting agency focused on helping nonprofits, small businesses, and community-driven brands strengthen their visibility, storytelling, and impact. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and community engagement, Brittany has been recognized as an AAMA Top 50 Black Marketers on the Rise and is known for blending culture, strategy, and authentic connection in her work.
Her passion for storytelling and local history ultimately inspired her transition into public service. Using the same branding, communication, and community engagement skills she sharpened through entrepreneurship, Brittany successfully ran for office and now serves as Alderwoman for the Third Ward in Bellefontaine Neighbors, where she advocates for community development, resident engagement, and innovative local leadership.
Brittany Raji Alberty
The Marketing Midwife Consulting Firm
Programming to Drive Success
Our dynamic programs are crafted to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, skills, and resources needed to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and build thriving, sustainable businesses.
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Stay informed with the latest updates, success stories, and opportunities from the Urban League’s Center for Entrepreneurship. Discover how we’re empowering entrepreneurs and making an impact in the St. Louis business community.
- St. Louis Entrepreneurs: Get Ready for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Small business owners are the heart of our communities. You create jobs, serve neighbors, build wealth, and help strengthen the future of St. Louis. Now, a major opportunity is available to help established entrepreneurs grow with greater confidence, strategy, and… - Unlocking Opportunities with MBE/WBE CertificationFor minority and women entrepreneurs, getting certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) isn’t just a formality—it’s a powerful tool for growth. This certification opens doors to government contracts, corporate supplier diversity programs, and…
- Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship: TechUp Bootcamp Series Launch a Resounding Success!On Saturday, December 7th, Dr. Aleta Grimes Mitchell, Director of the Urban League Center for Entrepreneurship, launched the inaugural session of the TechUp Bootcamp series. This transformative initiative, hosted in partnership with TechSTL and funded by the Minority Business Development…
