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Investing in Inclusive Neighborhoods

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Investing in Inclusive Neighborhoods explored strategies for community-driven, place-based investments that support equitable housing valuations and small/minority-owned business growth that leads to long-term wealth.

During the event, speakers discussed the need for equitable housing valuations, investments into small and minority-owned businesses, and how to ensure investment does not lead to displacement

On day one of the event, speakers talked about policies and implications of disproportionately low asset valuation, especially in Black neighborhoods, and the associated high cost of development. A local panel of community development organizations discussed the challenges they face when working to revitalize and reinvigorate neighborhoods, including strategies to prevent the displacement of homeowners and renters.

Day two of the event featured a conversation about investing in small and minority-owned businesses as a comprehensive approach to neighborhood revitalization that also benefits the region. A local panel of business owners, lenders, and mentorship organizations discussed the economic and social benefits of such investments that contribute to building generational wealth.

Day One:The impact of low asset valuation in neighborhoods

Day One: The impact of low asset valuation in neighborhoods featured a local panel of community development organizations and experts that explored the challenges of revitalizing and reinvigorating neighborhoods.

Day one resources:

Day Two: Investing in small and minority-owned businesses to build thriving neighborhoods

Day Two: Investing in small and minority-owned businesses to build thriving neighborhoods and generational wealth explored investment as a solution to supporting neighborhoods. The conversation was held by a local panel of business owners, lenders and mentorship organizations.

Day two resources:

  • Resource list for starting small businesses by Justine PETERSEN

List of chamber of commerce organizations:

This event is part of the Inclusive Growth in St. Louis event series that explores ways in which St. Louis can be more inclusive in its economy. These events are an opportunity for learning, as well as engagement and action. We look forward to hearing from attendees during the Q&A portion of the event and hope you’ll support more inclusive action by committing to our theory of change for St. Louis.

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About Inclusive Growth In St. Louis Events

This 6-part event series, Inclusive Growth in St. Louis, will investigate who is left out of St. Louis’ economic growth benefits, the policies that have led to the unequal distribution of opportunities, and actionable recommendations to become a more inclusive economy.

The series is designed by an advisory committee comprised of local individuals that are passionate about building an inclusive community with equitable opportunities for all, and features community leaders as speakers. The series is made possible through a partnership with the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.