Our local independent businesses provide much more than just good prices:

Better Service
Local owners and employees really know their businesses and their customers — and can offer you more personalized service and relevant advice.

Superior Quality
Many locally owned independents provide higher-quality products and services to you than the average national chain business.

Unique Choices
Independent local businesses bring their own creativity to their businesses — offering selections you won’t find elsewhere.

Real Commitment
As residents and fellow St. Louisans, local independent business owners have a genuine vested interest in your community's schools, our local environment, and other qualities of life.

 
 

Our City and County local independents are just a click away.

Our members are local independents who’ve taken a stand to help spread the word about locals, by joining the BUILD St. Louis business alliance. Please patronize their businesses – and refer friends and family to them, as well.  
 
Accounting Commercial Recycling Kitchen & Housewares
Antiques & Vintage Construction Lawn & Garden
Architectural Services Design & Marketing Legal Services
Arts & Craft Supplies Education Music Stores
Artisan Crafts Environment Nonprofits
Automotive Entertainment Office Supplies
Bakeries Financial Services Party Supplies
Beauty & Hair Care Fine Arts Pets' Needs
Blogs Florists Pharmacies
Bookstores Food & Produce Photography
Beer & Wine Gifts & Jewelry Point of Sale Systems
Business Development Health & Well-Being Printing
Cafés & Coffee Home Furnishings Publications
Catering & Events Home Improvement Radio & Media Arts
Clothing Home Services Real Estate
Computers Kids Restaurants & Bars
    Sporting Goods

+ symbols indicate BUILD St. Louis' founding member businesses.
Inactive index links are some of the categories still under development.

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Clothing
Click on web addresses to visit members' sites.

Garden Gate Shop | GardenGateShop.org
314 577 5137 | 4344 Shaw Blvd at the Missouri Botanical Garden (63110) Map
We stock the finest home furnishings, plants, books, and garden accessories, as well as unique tee shirts, jackets, and skirts. Whatever your attire, accessory or gift needs, you'll find lovely items for the entire family and all your friends! All proceeds benefit the Missouri Botanical Garden. And all are welcome to explore the Garden's 79 acres of beautiful horticultural displays.

MacroSun International + | MacroSun.com
314 421 6400 | 1310 Washington Ave in the Downtown Loft District (63103) Map
314 726 0222 | 6273 Delmar Blvd in The Loop district (63130) Map
A St. Louis indie since 1991. Our exclusively Fair Trade apparel features a wide array of international and cultural fashions such as vintage Indian sari brocade wrap skirts, island fashions from Bali, Thai silks, colorful scarves and shawls, Himalayan woolens, and much more. Also, explore jewelry, home décor, artifacts, Buddhist and Hindu arts, incense, and textiles, all handmade by independent artisans in South Asia. Come discover a vast selection of unique and authentic pieces in all price ranges. Your purchases do make a difference: think globally, shop locally!

Verde Kids | VerdeSTL.com
314 962 KIDS (5437) | 27 S. Old Orchard Ave in Webster Groves (63119) Map
Founded in 2010, we are St. Louis’ first eco-minded children’s store. We offer clothes, toys, and gifts that are made with the future needs of the Earth and everyday needs of children in mind. Why did we name our store Verde? Because “Verde” means GREEN! We’re all hearing more about being green these days. At Verde Kids, being green means: organic baby and children’s clothes, toys made of renewable materials, locally made laundry soap, and handmade, unique jewelry. We not only consider how a product is made, but also where it is made, who makes it, and how it far it has to be shipped. Call it what you like — sustainable, earth-friendly, eco-friendly, or green — that’s what Verde is all about!

 

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