The following is a list of resources compiled by the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative. These resources are intended to be used primarily as a tool. The resources include local, regional and national organizations. It is important to the Initiative to include all business related resources dedicated to and involved in diversity, inclusion and leadership issues. If you would like to have a resource added, please e-mail us at diversity@stlrcga.org. When contacting these organizations, please mention that you found them through the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative.
St. Louis African American Organizations
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) St. Louis County Branch
Ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States and eliminate race prejudice.
stlouisnaacp.org
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States and eliminate race prejudice.
www.naacp.org
St. Louis Black Leadership Roundtable
Action group which improves the quality of life for African Americans in the St. Louis Metropolitan region by initiating appropriate action to bring about effective targeted change based on focused agenda carried out through dialogue and catalytic partnership.
www.blackleadershiproundtable.org
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.
www.ulstl.org
St. Louis Black Repertory Theater
African-American Theater
www.theblackrep.org
St. Louis African American Publications
Limelight: America’s Largest Regional Black Magazine
Monthly newspaper about the African American community doing well, solving their own problems, helping others and interacting in a positive way.
www.limelightnewspaper.com
St. Louis American
Comprehensive weekly newspaper directed at the St. Louis African-American community.
www.stlamerican.com
St. Louis Argus
Weekly newspaper reporting on African-American community based news.
www.stlouisargus.com
St. Louis Black Pages, Inc.
A print publication that offers both an annual magazine and a sectionalized business directory.
www.blackpagesstlouis.com
St. Louis Business Resources
East-West Gateway Coordinating Council
The metropolitan planning organization for the St. Louis region.
www.ewgateway.org
St. Louis Minority Business Council (SLMBC)
Dedicated to creating a climate in the business community that will make purchasing from Minority Business Entrepreneurs a normal corporate practice.
www.slmbc.org
State of Missouri — Office of Administration — Office of Supplier and Work Force Diversity
St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA)
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis
www.hccstl.com
St. Louis Community Development Resources
Better Family Life
Dedicated to prosperity and growth of the African American family.
www.betterfamilylife.org
Big Brothers – Big Sisters of Greater St. Louis
To enhance the positive development of youth through a mentoring program.
www.bbbsemo.org
FOCUS St. Louis
Offers numerous programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the region.
www.focus-stl.org
Junior Achievement of Mississippi Valley
Communicating the message of free enterprise and opportunity.
www.jamvi.org
Metropolis St. Louis
Creating and promoting an environment in the City of St. Louis that attracts and retains young people.
www.mstl.org
St. Louis Diversity Resources
The Diversity Awareness Partnership
A one-stop site dedicated to providing information on diversity.
www.dapstl.org
National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis
Cultural Leadership
In Sight St. Louis
Inroads
St. Louis Internship Program
International Institute
St. Louis Economic Development Resources
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC)
Fostering economic development and growth in the City through increased job and business opportunities.
stlouis.missouri.org/sldc
Economic Council of St. Louis County
Creating high quality business and employment opportunities for long-term diversified economic growth.
www.stlouisco.com
Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
A broad-based economic development corporation representing Southwestern Illinois.
www.siteselection-il.com/enter.html
St. Louis Educational Resources
Fontbonne University
A four year liberal arts institution founded in 1923.
www.fontbonne.edu
Harris Stowe State University
“The only historically black college serving the unique needs of metropolitan St. Louis.”
www.hssu.edu
St. Louis Community College
Lindenwood University
St. Louis Public Schools
Providing free educational services for children residing in the City of St. Louis.
www.slps.org
St. Louis University
Jesuit University founded in 1818 located in the City of St. Louis.
www.slu.edu
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Provides access to post secondary education to members of the St. Louis community.
www.sfstl.org
United Negro College Fund
Provides scholarships and fellowship to students that attend their member institutions, other historically black colleges and universities.
www.uncf.org/stlouis/
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis location of the University of Missouri.
www.umsl.edu
Washington University
A medium sized independent research university.
www.wustl.edu
Webster University
Fine arts institution in St. Louis.
www.websteruniv.edu
St. Louis Minority Professional Organizations
Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalist
National Association of Black Accountants
National Black MBA Association
National Council of Negro Women
St. Louis Association of Black Social Workers
St.Louis Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA)
Asian American Organizations
Asian Pacific Women’s Leadership Institute
Addressing the challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander women to nurture trusteeship within our communities.
www.apawli.org
Asia-net
Job listings, employment information.
www.asia-net.com
Indian Business and Professional Women (IBPW)
Support network for business and professionals that promote education, leadership and self-development through seminars and workshops.
www.ibpw.org
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
National Association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professionals and law students increasing diversity of the Federal and State judiciaries.
www.napaba.org
National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
A group that has taken an active role in issues that affect Asian Pacific Americans by testifying before Congress.
www.napalc.org
National Association of Asian Professionals
Promoting the personal and professional development of Asian American community.
www.naap.org
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Representing Asian and Non-Asian American businesses and professionals in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, entertainment, community and public service.
www.uspaacc.org
Hispanic Organizations
American Association of Hispanic CPAs
Leading professional organization in business, economic and education.
www.aahcpa.org
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Promoting the development of member colleges and universities.
www.hacu.com
Hispanic National Bar Association
National Association representing the interests of Hispanic American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students in the United States.
www.hnba.com
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE)
Promotes career opportunities for qualified Hispanics in the Federal GS/GM-13/15 grade levels and in the Senior Executive Service policy-making positions.
www.nahfe.org
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
Premier Hispanic MBA professional business network for economic and philanthropic development.
www.nshmba.org
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Serves the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic Community and the professional needs of Hispanic Nurses.
www.nahnhq.org
National Association of Hispanic Public Administrators (NAHPA)
Enhances and assists Hispanics with career development through effective networking and information dissemination.
www.naphpa.com
National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP)
Serves to improve the quality of Hispanic publications nationwide.
www.nahp.org
National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO)
Dedicated to improving the health and psycho-social well-being of the nation’s Hispanic population.
www.hispanichealth.org
National Federation of Hispanic Owned Newspaper (NFHON)
National group of Hispanic newspaper owners.
www.nfhon.org
National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI)
Developing Hispanics as ethical leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community and the world activism.
www.nhli.org
National Hispanic Corporate Council
Corporate America’s foremost authority and advocate on Hispanic business issues.
www.nhcc-hq.org
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Promotes Hispanics in engineering, math and science.
www.shpe.org
National African American Organizations
African American Women Entrepreneurs, Inc. (AAWE)
Organization founded to organize, uplift and promote African American women in business
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Minorities in the Profession Committee
Encouraging increased participation in the Young Lawyers Division by minority lawyers.
www.abanet.org/yld/minorities/home.html
Association of African-American Role Models
Leadership, training and development for at-risk youth.
www.aaarm.org
Association of African-American Women Business Owners
Helping African American women start and stay in business.
www.angelfire.com/biz2/aawboa/
Association of Black Cardiologist
Resolving to make exemplary health care accessible all in need and committed to advocacy and diversity.
www.abcardio.org
Black Women’s Forum
Leader in African American issues in Los Angeles and around the world
Black Career Women
Organization dedicated to the professional development of black women.
www.bcw.org
Black Data Processing Associates
Professional organization in the information technology industry bridging the Digital Divide with programs and services.
www.bdpa.org
Black Geeks
A virtual community where technical professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, students, parents and community leaders can come together to share technology information and resources.
www.blackgeeks.com
Black Human Resources Network (BHRN)
Promoting the careers and issues of Black human resources professionals and to provide a forum for the professional development of those individuals.
www.bhrn.org
Black Student Fund
Providing a unique set of support services and financial support that virtually assures that students will reach their goals.
www.blackstudentfund.org
Black Women in Publishing
Nurturing publishing careers.
www.bwip.org
Black Women in Sisterhood for Action (BISA)
Develops and promotes alternative strategies for education and career development for black women.
www.feminist.com/bisas1.htm
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Specializing in Internet Interface Application that centralize a present information of black colleges and universities.
www.edonline.com/cq/hbcu
Mentors — Peer Resources
A community of wisdom.
www.peer.ca/mentor.html
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NACWC)
Focusing on economic empowerment, developing business skills, health care, housing inequities and crime among other issues.
National Black Nurse Association
Providing a forum for collective action by nurses to investigate, define and advocate for the healthcare needs of African Americans.
www.nbna.org
National Business League
Eliminating racial prejudice and the isolation of the African American business community by simulating civic pride and preventing the continued deterioration of African American occupied areas by improving business skills.
www.thenbl.com
National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW)
Community service, leadership development, and enhancement of career opportunities through networking and programming.
www.NCBW.org
National Council of Black Engineers and Scientists
Contributing a voice in the futre direction of increasing minority participation in the technical profession.
www.ncbes.org
Naional Society of Black Physicists
Promoting the professional well-being of black physicists within the scientific community and within society at large.
www.nsbp.org
National Society of Black Engineers
Dedicated to the development of intensive programs for increasing Black and other ethnic minority participation in the field of engineering and engineering technology.
www.nsbe.org
National Minority Procurement Organizations
National Association of Purchasing Mananagement, Inc.
Exists to educate, develop and advance the purchasing and supply management profession.
www.pm.org
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Providing a direct link between corporate American and minority owned businesses.
www.nmsdc.org
Small Business Administration Pro-Net
Procurement resource for and about small businesses.
pro-net.sba.gov
U.S.General Services Administration Office of Enterprise Development (OED)
Conduct monthly seminars on government contracting for women and minority business owners.
www.gsa.gov/oed
U.S.Department of Commerce Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
OSDBU maintains a database on its website or the Commerce Departments contracting opportunities.
www.doc.gov/osdbu
National Minority Publications
A Magazine: Inside Asian America
Black Enterprise Magazine
Careers and the Disabled Magazine
Native American Resources
Native American Bar Association
Serves as the national association for Native American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students.
www.nativeamericanbar.org
Native American Community National Center for American Indians Enterprise Development
Premier business consulting firms for Native Americans since 1970.
www.ncaied.org
Online Recruiting
Careerbuilder.com
Helps connect employers and job seekers using the most powerful career network on the web.
www.careerbuilder.com
Careerjet.com
A direct link – http://www.careerjet.com/search/jobs?lid=55
A JobBox – http://www.careerjet.com/partners/jobbox.html?s=&lid=55
A SearchBox – http://www.careerjet.com/partners/searchbox.html
Hirediversity.com
Premier online service for diversity career development and recruitment.
www.hirediversity.com
Monster
Connecting the most progressive companies with the most career minded individuals.
www.monster.com
St. Louis Today
A strategic Workforce Solutions.
www.stltoday.com/classifieds/jobs
Stlouisbestjobs.com
St. Louis-based employer and job-seeker site.
www.stlouisbestjobs.com
Organizations for Women
Alliance of Business Women International (ABWI)
Encouraging and supporting business women involved in or interested in international trade.
www.abwiworld.com
Amazing Women of St. Louis
Women assisting one another to achieve professional and personal growth.
www.amazingwomenstl.com
American Women’s Economic Development Corporation
Committed to entrepreneurial women to start and grow their own business.
www.onlinewbc/docs/wbcs/NYNYAWED.html
An Income of Her Own, Inc.
The place for women under twenty (and their over twenty mentors) to find an income of their own.
www.anincomeofherown.com
Association for Women Geoscientist (AWG)
Encourages participation and career of women in geosciences.
www.awg.org
Business Women’s Network
Catalyst
“Advancing women into business leadership.”
www.catalystwomen.org
Digital Women
An international community for women in business around the globe.
www.digital-women.com
Eweb
Entrepreneur program at Saint Louis University.
www.slu.edu.eweb
Executive Women International
Committed to meeting the needs of business women and their firms.
www.executivewomen.org
FCEM
Internation women’s business organization.
www.fcem.org
Federally Employed Women
Establishes and maintains with federal agencies, working relationships that advocate the fair application of EEO and personnel laws. policies, procedures and practices.
www.few.org
FINCA International — Foundation for International Community Assistance
Supporting the economic and human development of families trapped in severe poverty.
www.villagebanking.org
Financial Women International
Premier association for women in the Financial services industry.
www.pageinsider.com/fwi.org
Glass Ceiling Web Site
A place for women trying to shatter the “glass ceiling.”
www.theglassceiling.com
Global Women/Forum
Promoting learning, leadership and cooperation and to address problems that disproportionately affect women in transitioning economies and isolate communities, through cultural dialogue and by forging dynamic partnerships between women around the world.
www.globalwoman.org
Grace Hill’s Women’s Business Center
Business Counseling, Mentoring, SBA Pre-Qualification and Training.
www.gracehill.org
International Women’s Media Foundation (WMF)
Strengthening the role of women in the news media around the world.
www.iwmf.org
Leadership America,Inc.
Recognizes, educates and connects accomplished and diverse women to increase their individual and collective impact globally.
www.leadershipamerica.com
National Associoation of Women Business Owners
Support and resources to help grow your business and enrich your life.
www.nawbo.org
National Association of Women’s Yellow Pages
Directory of women-owned business distributed to the most influential women in the country.
www.wypstlouis.com
National Businesswoman’s Leadership Association
This organization runs one-day workshops across the country.
www.natsem.com/NBLA.cfm
National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC)
Established to increase competition for corporate and government contract through implementation of a national certification for women business enterprises.
www.wboc.org
Network of East-West Women (NEWW)
Empowering women and girls throughout the East and West by dialogue, networking, campaigns and educational and informational exchanges.
www.ewww.org
Online Women’s Business Center
Leading the way with resource and programs to help women start and build a successful business, part of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership.
www.onlinewbc.org
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Promoting and protecting the interests of African-American business and professional women.
www.nbpwc.org
Women Entrepreneurs Online Network (WEON)
Web Site Hosting.
www.weon.com
Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network
Catalyst for change that enhances the success of women in the engineering profession.
www.weopanengr.washington.edu/
Womenbiz.gov
For women-owned businesses selling to the government.
www.womenbiz.gov
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
A coalition of corporations. regionally focuses women’s business organizations and representative of the Women’s Business Enterprise Community.
www.wbenc.org
Women’s Funding Network
Promotes the development and growth of women’s funds that empower.
www.wfnet.org
YWCA of Metro St. Louis
Mission is to empower women and girls and eliminate racism.
www.ywca.org
Professional Organization of Women, Inc (POW)
Empowering African American Women to Learn, Lead and Succeed!
www.powinc.org
Publication/Media
Women and Diversity Wow Facts
Publication of resources and interesting facts regarding woman and diversity.
www.bwni.com
Bar None
Report to the President of the United States on the Status of People of Color and Pro Bono Services in the Legal Profession.
www.lawyersforoneamerica.org/barnone
Black Enterprises Magazine
The virtual desktop for African Americans
www.blackenterprise.com
Careers for the Disabled Magazine
Career-guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate, graduate or professional level.
www.eop.com/mag-cd.html
Hispanic Business Magazine
Business magazine documenting the growing affluence and power of the Hispanic community.
www.hispanicbusiness.com
Minority Business Entrepreneur
A bimonthly publication for and about minority and women business owners.
www.mbemag.com
St. Louis Business Journal
Primary Source of St. Louis business news.
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/
St. Louis Commerce Magazine
Regions definitive source of business news.
www.stlcommercemagazine.com
St. Louis Post Dispatch
A general circulation newspaper providing local, NATIONAL and international news.
www.stltoday.com
Women’s Yellow Pages of Greater St. Louis
Illinois Business Journal
The Illinois Business Journal is a monthly publication covering business news and information in the Southwestern Illinois, Central Illinois and the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
www.ibjonline.com
Other Resources
The American Institute for Managing Diversity, Inc.
Africana.com
Brings together authoritative information about Africa and her Diaspora.
www.africana.com
Blackvoices
“Where African Americans live online.”
www.blackvoices.com
DiversityInc.com
Extensive diversity site.
www.diversityInc.com
Diversitydtg.com
Diversity training and consulting.
www.diversitydtg.com
DVStreet.com
Multicultural web portal that users can personalize.
www.dvstreet.com
Entertaining Diversity, Inc.
Programs to promote cultural diversity and tolerance.
www.entertainingdiversity.com
Hirediversity.com
Diversity career development and recruitment.
www.hirediversity.com
IMDiversity.com
Where careers, opportunities and diversity connect.
www.imdiversity.com
National Multicultural Institute
Diversity training institute.
www.nmci.org
The Black Collegian
The career site for students of color.
www.blackcollegian.com
Local Fraternities — St. Louis Chapters
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Epsilon Lambda Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
St. Louis Alumni Chapter
www.kapsi-sla.org
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Upsilon Omega Chapter
www.angelfire.com/mo/upsilonomegapsiphi
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Sigma Chapter
100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis
Local Sororities — Local Chapters
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Gamma Omega Chapter
www.akagammaomegastl.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Omicron Eta Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Omicron Theta Omega Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
St. Louis Alumnae Chapter.
www.dst-sla.org
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
St. Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter.
www.dstslmac.com
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Eta Mu Sigma Chapter
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Sigma Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Xi Zeta Chapter
