Business Development & the Business Districts

Business Development Commission

Purpose

The purpose of the Business Development Commission (BDC) is to bring various business-related interests together to foster policies and programs that will create a welcoming, dynamic, and prosperous business community in Webster Groves. 

Programs and Activities

The BDC conducts several programs and activities annually. Click here to see the City's Business Development efforts.


A photo of the gathered attendees at the November 2021 Business Roundtable

2021 Business Roundtable

Members and Meetings

The Commission is made up of nine members from various city entities including the business districts and Chamber of Commerce. They meet the fourth Thursday of every month at 8:00 am in the Gordon Conference Room at City Hall or online via Zoom.

  1. Mike Pincus, Chair
  2. Tammy Behm
  3. Bud Bellomo (Chamber of Commerce)
  4. Eric Bowring
  5. Timothy Delanty (Old Webster)
  6. Julie Leening (Crossroads)
  7. Stephanie Skees (Old Orchard)
  8. Stacie Swederska
  9. Lindsay Thomas

Agendas & Minutes

View Business Development Commission Agendas and Minutes

View Archived Agendas and Minutes

View Business Development Commission Meeting Recordings

Business Districts

Crossroads Special District Business District

Functions

The Crossroads Business District Advisory Commission provides an outlet where business owners and operators in the Crossroads business district can collectively enhance and promote their business and retail environment. They advise Council on the uses of district revenues.

Facade Grant Program

Businesses within the district can apply for up to $2,000 in a matching grant for face improvements to their facility. Click here to learn more and apply.

Pickleball - Crossroads

Digital Strike Pickleball Tournament 2022 in Crossroads. Photo by Webster-Kirkwood Times

Members and Meetings

The seven members of the Commission meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 8:05 am in the Gordon Conference Room at City Hall or online via Zoom.

  1. Heidi Butts-Weigand, Chair
  2. Julie Campbell
  3. Alison Kinderfather
  4. Julia Leenig
  5. Jeff Sanders
  6. Joshua Tonnies
  7. Chris Westermeyer

Agendas & Minutes

View Crossroads Special Business District Agendas and Minutes

View Archived Agendas and Minutes

View Crossroads Business District Meeting Recordings

Old Orchard Business District

Functions

The Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission provides an outlet where business owners in Old Orchard can collectively enhance and promote their business and retail environment. They advise Council on uses of district revenues.

Facade Grant Program

Businesses within the district can apply for up to $2,000 in a matching grant for face improvements to their facility. Click here to learn more and apply.

Old Orchard Gazebo Concert

Old Orchard Gazebo Series

Meetings and Members

The seven members of the Commission meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am in the Gordon Conference Room at City Hall or online via Zoom.

  1. Robert Weber, Chair
  2. John Barr 
  3. Abigail (Abby) Culleton
  4. Rick Gerger
  5. Holland Saltsman
  6. Angel Venegoni
  7. Steve Zielinski

Agendas & Minutes

View Old Orchard Business District Agendas and Minutes

View Archived Agendas and Minutes

View Old Orchard Business District Meeting Recordings

Old Webster Business District

Functions

The Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission provides an outlet where business owners and operators in the Old Webster business district can collectively enhance and promote their business and retail environment. They advise Council on the uses of district revenues.

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Old Webster along N Gore Avenue

Meetings and Members

The seven members of the Commission meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am in the Gordon Conference Room at City Hall or online via Zoom.

  1. Ron Clipp, Chair
  2. Timothy Delanty
  3. Karen Drexler
  4. Frank Romano
  5. David Smith
  6. Stacie Swederska
  7. Dan Warner

Agendas & Minutes

View Old Webster Business District Agendas and Minutes

View Archived Agendas and Minutes

View Old Webster Business District Meeting Recordings


2023 Business District Schedule