Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners

Steadfast City is built upon a driving philosophy - develop better.  This means weaving together government, business, economic development, real estate, social and philanthropic sectors in a more aligned and impactful way.  Our purpose is rooted in elevating businesses that create jobs, real estate developers who rebuild neighborhoods, cities that need revitalization, organizations that effectuate positive change, and people who benefit from all of this occurring.

Today's the day! Our client, Foundation for Strengthening Families is a non-profit improving the quality of education in North St. Louis through their Good Shepherd Academy for Boys and they are participating in their first #GIVE828 fundraising campaign. Contribute to this movement and support our client in their mission to strengthen the lives of children and families in the low-income, high-opportunity neighborhoods. Donate today! https://hubs.li/Q02MdGJG0 #developbetter #GIVE828 #EducationForAll #GoodShepherdAcademy #EmpowermentThroughEducation

The City Of Youngstown is accepting RFP applications for developers interested in purchasing and revitalizing the property at 20 Federal Place. This historic building, originally constructed in 1926 as a luxurious department store by Strouss-Hirschberg Company, stands as one of Youngstown's most notable and significant landmarks. The property contains six parcels across 1 acre, and the 20 Federal Place building boasts 7 stories and a total floor area of 332,000 sqft. This is a great historic re-development opportunity for mixed-use developers invested in architectural integrity and workforce development. Apply here today! https://hubs.li/Q02Msj2T0. Applications are open until Sept 16. Please direct questions to Sofia DiFrancesco at [email protected] #developbetter #RFP #youngstownOH

We're excited for you too, CareSTL Health! #Give828

The Credits & Incentives team convened in Rochester, NY to visit our Northeast regional office. The summit was filled with team building, sight seeing and strategy development. We’re ready to facilitate deeper workforce and economic impacts for communities and businesses! #developbetter Michelle Parks Nick Hartzler Margaret Riter Amber Bruno Shayla Meehan Benny Houlie Evan Glantz Becky Ahlvin Hannah Chretien

There are a handful of clients that started it all for Steadfast City. The City Of Youngstown is one of them. A top charter on our seminal indie rock record, this client and community is deeply interwoven in our firm's brand. It gives us great pleasure to champion their Request for Proposals to purchase and redevelop the property at 20 Federal Place. Applications are due by September 16 - https://hubs.li/Q02MpxxK0 For additional information contact Sofia DiFrancesco on our Planning & Grants Team.

As part of Black Philanthropy Month, our client, Foundation for Strengthening Families, is participating in the GIVE828 Fundraising Campaign! Their Good Shepherd Academy for Boys helps young boys reach their full potential through learning methods tailored to their needs, providing emotional support, and fostering strong partnerships with their parents. Why give through #GIVE828? Because this movement empowers local communities to come together and break generational cycles of poverty. By contributing on this day, you are investing in education, opportunity, and a brighter future for all. Mark your calendars for August 28th. You can give directly through this link: https://hubs.li/Q02Md2Xv0. Before then, be sure to follow Foundation for Strengthening Families on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. #developbetter #GIVE828 #EducationForAll #GoodShepherdAcademy #EmpowermentThroughEducation

Elizabeth Lee is a dynamic member of our Planning team. Midwest, Southeast and everywhere in-between - regardless of the client location, you show up forward-thinking, people-focused and as an expert in your field. Thanks for choosing Steadfast City, Elizabeth, and welcome to the team. #developbetter #economicdevelopment

We've been celebrating 5 Years of Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners all year long and we want to celebrate with you! 🎉🎉 To enter our 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway answer this question in the comments below: "How do you measure the success of Economic Development?" You MUST follow us on LinkedIn AND Instagram in order to win. We'll do a random drawing of everyone who has commented and DM you if you've won! Good Luck! 👏

As Community Planning consultants, it’s important to prioritize our internal team’s connectivity. The Planning and Grants teams connected in Ohio last month for a multi-day strategy session and team building summit. Innovating the fields of community and economic development is hard work but a Guardians vs Royals game made for well-rounded couple of days! ⚾ Joel Glasscock, AICP Noe Gonzalez Sadie Smith, MBA Katie Ward ALEXANDRA BALSON Tanner Jones Elizabeth Lee #developbetter