Boots on the Ground: St. Louis Development Corporation

Griffin & Strong was contracted to assist the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) and the City of St. Louis, Missouri with expert consulting services to advise the City on next steps following a pause of its M/WBE program from August 2025. This effort included supporting the relaunch of the program through Executive Order #91, which was drafted in collaboration with the G&S Team. Our collaboration with community stakeholders, local leaders, and the Board of Aldermen was instrumental in supporting the City’s efforts and strengthening key components of the program, culminating in an in-progress ordinance and signed Executive Order #91. G&S’ work helped restore opportunities for M/WBE contractors in and around the City to compete for and receive City contracts, opportunities that may not have been available had the program’s pause continued. G&S’ collaboration with the City is ongoing as our Team works to support the City with legislation, updated data, and with navigating the current landscape.