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Forest Park South Business Association

Mission Statement

The Forest Park South Business Association is a membership organization created to advance the mutual interests of commercial establishments within the area bounded by Hampton Avenue on the west, 39th Street on the east, Forest Park Avenue on the north and Interstate 44 on the south.

The Forest Park South Business Association works to:

  • Serve as a representative for businesses in community planning and improvement projects
  • Plan future growth and development of the district
  • Support and fund community events
  • Serve as an advocate for members
  • Encourage fellowship among business owners
  • Assist various charity work

Benefits of Membership

  • Networking and information sharing
  • Direct line of communication with government officials and public services
  • Representation on boards and committees within service area
  • Influence regarding grants for neighborhood improvement and development
  • Business listing on website and marketing publications
  • Invitation to sponsored events

Achievements

  • Oakland Ave way-finding and public infrastructure improvements
  • Receipt of $2.2 million streetscape improvement for Manchester Avenue
  • Receipt of $1.5 million pedestrian lighting for Manchester Avenue
  • Establishment of Prohibitive Use legislation for Forest Park Southeast area
  • Receipt of $45,000 MoDOT marketing grant
  • Receipt of $18,000 City of St. Louis commercial façade grant

Current Initiatives & Upcoming Projects

  • Business directory and marketing piece for entire Forest Park South area
  • Entry marker spanning Manchester Avenue highlighting Grove entertainment district
  • Sculpture and shade structure At Kingshighway Ave and Manchester Avenue
  • Installation of way-finding signs connecting Forest Park South

Meetings

The Forest Park South Business Association Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 A.M.  The monthly board meeting is open to all association members.  Other meetings include an annual general membership luncheon and quarterly happy hour events. Please call John Boldt at (314) 531-2000 or e-mail info@forestparksouthba.com to verify meeting times and locations.