Arch Grants, a new nonprofit organization aimed at creating a strong entrepreneurial economy and image of St. Louis, is awarding 10 or more grants of $50,000 each and offerring additional support to startup companies willing to grow their companies in downtown St. Louis. Intersted startups should submit their 1-3 page Executive Summary on the Arch Grants website.The deadline for apply for the Arch Grants Business Plan Competition is Friday, March 9, 2012. Winners will be announced in May. To learn more and apply, please visit
archgrants.org/competition.