Kelly Hoskins and Megan Mueller
21 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS – The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis received a significant investment of federal funds from Rep. Cori Bush’s office on Friday.
The money was used to help with renovations and to help start-up businesses near the new headquarters. Bush secured financing for the Plaza property for the Urban League, which supports black-owned small businesses.
A check for $750,000 was presented to Michael McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
“This will allow us to begin the renovation work, bring in higher quality, higher level retail, attract national chains as well as great local businesses, bringing jobs and economic opportunity to this corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Kings Highway,” McMillan said.
The new plaza will be located directly behind the Urban League headquarters.
“As a congresswoman, I want to seek funding from the federal government so they can not only grow, but continue the work they’re already doing, because as someone who’s been there, this is life-changing work,” Bush said.
The funding is part of $18.4 million in community projects funding for 2023 secured by President Bush.
“Our vision is to improve on what you see in retail in the inner city. People in the city of St. Louis go out and buy the goods and services that are available in their neighborhoods,” McMillan said.
