The Economic Development Division works to attract new businesses, retain and grow existing businesses, attract investment, and to promote Arnold’s business-friendly atmosphere.
The Arnold Advantage
- Located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan region
- City Population: 21,059 (2023 Census Estimate)
- Trade Area Population: 162,843 people within a 10-minute drive of Arnold’s corporate boundaries, with 195,663 people within 5 miles.
- Daytime Trade Area Population: 130,120 people within a 10-minute drive of Arnold’s corporate boundaries, with 157,560 people within 5 miles.
- $72,317 Median Household Income
- A vibrant multi-corridor retail district served by two interstate highway interchanges
- Easy access to Interstate 55, US 61, and MO 141
- Within a 30-minute drive to downtown St. Louis, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and virtually all of St. Louis County
Arnold boasts nine city-owned parks, including Pomme Creek Park, the Arnold Recreation Center with both indoor and outdoor pools, Jim Edwards Archery Park, and Arnold Jaycees Skate Park inside Ferd B. Lang Park. Among the 400 plus acres of parks and natural preserve areas, Arnold provides facilities for picnicking, boating, fishing, sports, trailblazing, and other leisure activities, including a seasonal farmers market, a skate park, and a dog park.
City of Arnold Economic Development
2101 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010
8:00 am – 4:45 pm, Mon – Fri
636-282-2378
Sarah Turner
Interim Community Development Director / Senior Planner
sturner@arnoldmo.org
With an abundance of single-family homes and apartments, well-maintained streets, low taxes, and the highly-rated Fox School C-6 District, Arnold is considered a premier place to live, work, shop, and play.
Market
Arnold is a regional shopping and hospitality destination – known for its vibrant retail corridors on Jeffco Boulevard and MO 141 – with such businesses as Walmart Supercenter, Target, Kohl’s, Ross, Home Depot, Lowes, Schnuck’s, Dierberg’s, and a large number of casual dining and quick service restaurants, as well as lodging establishments, such as Drury Inn & Suites and Pear Tree Inn.
Arnold also is home to an equally vibrant industrial base, among the manufacturing firms located in Arnold are Metal Container Corporation (Anheuser-Busch), LMC Industries, Sinclair & Rush, and Convergys.
Economic Development Resources
Arnold at a Glance
Demographics, transportation, education, taxes, housing, and healthcare
Financing & Incentives Programs
Opening a Business in Arnold
Information requirements for opening a business in Arnold, including about zoning, business licenses, signs, and more. The City of Arnold is always willing to discuss state-authorized economic development financing and incentive programs
Building Permits
All building permits and inspections are submitted and managed through the City of Arnold’s online portal – MyGov. If you have questions, please call the Community Development Department at 636-282-2378.
Mapping and Real Estate Information
Visit the City’s Geographic Information System for a searchable map that can display information related to property ownership, current zoning, floodplain/flood hazard designation, and other useful information.
Fast Tracking Resolution
Expedited plan review and inspections program for commercial or industrial projects that will have a substantial economic impact on the community
Additional Business Resources
Arnold Chamber of Commerce
Promotes prosperity and advances the commercial, educational, industrial, civic and general interests of the City of Arnold, Jefferson County, and the State of Missouri
Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County
A full range of services to help meet growing business’ needs in the County, including counseling, loans, and incentives
U.S. Small Business Administration – St. Louis District Office
Provides aid, counsel, and assistance to small businesses
SCORE
Free business counseling and resources, low-cost workshops, and free business consulting services
Information Technology Entrepreneur Network
Programs for rapid development of scalable tech ventures, engaging experienced entrepreneurs to help others build successful, growing companies
Missouri Business Outreach Office
A variety of information intended to help prospective business owners more easily navigate the process of forming a new business.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Technology Corporation
A public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies.
World Trade Center St. Louis
Source for high quality global trade research, analysis, education and training.
Missouri Apex Accelerator
Assists businesses in obtaining federal, state and local government contracts