As a small business owner, you are the lifeblood of this region. You make the daily decisions that affect your family, company and community. One of the best decisions you can make to strengthen your business and the community in which you live and work is to join United Way Small Business Initiative.

Started in 2009, the Small Business Initiative is designed to join hundreds of small business owners together and make this region a better place for us all.

Go to www2.stl.unitedway.org/smallbusiness to make a pledge. Or, connect with us on Facebook.

Benefits

• Giving back: You help your neighborhood by making our region stronger and healthier.
• Networking: Plug in with like-minded entrepreneurs and corporate leaders at the kick-off event and other exclusive networking events. United Way is home to many of the premier philanthropic groups in the Midwest.
• Tax deduction: Not only are you helping your community, but your gift is tax deductible.

How to join

United Way Small Business is one of the easiest ways you can help your neighborhood. Go to www2.stl.unitedway.org/smallbusiness to make a pledge.

Small Business cabinet

Frank Hamsher, independent consultant, 2009 chair

Ron Ameln, Small Business Monthly
Tracyi Brooks, The Original Soup Man
Darcella Craven, Veteran's Business Resource Center
Stephen Green, GREEN Family Wealth Management
Dr. Sean Lynch, Balancing: A Chiropractic Wellness Center
Katie Ryan, Illustrated Man Productions
Priya Soni, Avenue Real Estate Group
Kevin Wilson, University of Missouri Extension