08/25/2023
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The BALSA Foundation’s mission is to promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region by empowering first-time entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. We fulfill this mission by
(1) maintaining an online, step-by-step guide to starting a business,
(2) providing free feedback from experts to anyone with a business idea,
(3) providing cash grants, mentorship, and donations of professional services to first-time entrepreneurs who need and will benefit from them the most.
Our vision is a St. Louis community that embraces first time entrepreneurship as a gateway to social change.
Founded in 2014, The BALSA Foundation is a volunteer-run organization of entrepreneurs, scientists, community leaders, and young professionals. The Foundation aims to make entrepreneurship accessible – and success attainable – to everyone.
