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About
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is the region’s primary resource for growth for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. The Greater St. Louis Empowerment Zone sponsors this 501c3 nonprofit organization.
St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center exists to uplift minority, women and veterans in their journeys to impactful business ownership. Entrepreneurs who work with SBEC have access to a wealth of small business knowledge, established financial relationships, and community connections.
SBEC partners with entrepreneurs to help them gain access to capital, grow their capacity, and earn SBA certifications, among a bevy of services.
About
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is the region’s primary resource for growth for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. The Greater St. Louis Empowerment Zone sponsors this 501c3 nonprofit organization.
SBEC partners with entrepreneurs to help them gain access to capital, grow their capacity, and earn SBA certifications, among a bevy of services.
Attorney Cheryl D. S. Walker
Named New SBEC Board Chairman
Cheryl D. S. Walker, a respected commercial transactions attorney and economic empowerment advocate, has become the new SBEC Board Chairman. Walker succeeds Alan Richter, executive director of Regional Union Construction Center, who had served in the role since SBEC's inception.
Executive Director Kevin Wilson calls Walker a thought leader. "Cheryl knows economic development, has a keen legal mind, and is devoted to serving others," Wilson said. "She truly exemplifies our mission of uplifting entrepreneurs."
Supporters
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is grateful for the generous donations and grants from the following esteemed organizations.
Partnerships
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center is proud to provide access to the following programs.
Funders
The St. Louis Small Business Empowerment Center works with these financial institutions to procure funding for St. Louis’s entrepreneurs.
Board of Directors
Kevin Wilson, Executive Director
Thousands of St. Louis-area entrepreneurs have benefitted from Kevin Wilson’s ability to help launch successful businesses. Kevin, a highly respected small business consultant and entrepreneurial coach, has decades of experience in SBA lending, deal structuring, tax credits, and business strategy. He is passionate about economic development, small business finance, and building community wealth.
Kevin is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional from the National Development Council and a graduate of Leadership St. Louis. He serves as board president of T-REX, a non-profit innovation and entrepreneur development center dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality of St. Louis.
Kevin received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cheryl D. S. Walker, Chairman
Transactions Attorney, Walker Commercial Law Group, LLC
Reginald Scott, Co-Chairman
Michelle Stuckey, Treasurer
Vice President, Business Development, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Board Members
Dr. Joe Frank
Director, Executive and Compliance Reporting, Human Resources, Washington University in St. Louis
John Henderson
Senior Manager, Benefits Service Center, Washington University in St. Louis
Lorraine McKinney
Retired Lead Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
Dr. Vernon Mitchell, Jr.
Director, Civil Rights Division, City of St. Louis
Denise Philips
Retired Loan Officer, St. Louis Development Corporation
Alan Richter
Executive Director, Regional Union Construction Center
Mitchell Washington
Senior Vice President, Williamson Financial Management Group