Neighborhood innovation center
Empower and enable the people and small businesses of Dutchtown to succeed.
What is the Neighborhood Innovation Center
ABOUT US
From Dutchtown, in the City of St. Louis, the Neighborhood Innovation Center (NIC-STL) is a start. up social impact 501(3) non-profit for fostering innovation in place-based neighborhood businesses.
We accomplish this mission by collaborating with local, regional, and national partners in governments, non-profits, and private sector organizations. We also depend on donors, volunteers, and anyone who shares our passion for supporting America’s small businesses.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, December 11
A Night of Celebration & Community Spirit!
Join us for Dutchtown’s one-of-a-kind Winter Wonderland Holiday Gala, a festive evening to support the Neighborhood Innovation Center, (NICstl). The NICstl helps launch startup microbusinesses in the City.
The night sparkles with Fire Spinners, a cozy Horse-drawn Carriage Ride, music by the Ivas John Blues Band, Spicy Elves and Holiday Hunks, and an open bar and a unique buffet from startup Restaurateurs. We’ll also honor local Entrepreneur heroes with special awards and top Discover Dutchtown Adventure shoppers with grand prizes.
Be part of Dutchtown’s future and make a real difference while enjoying this unique, magical evening. For details and tickets, text UNWRAPMAGIC to 53-555 or visit our Givebutter.
NIC-STL is our answer to the call for the need to build an inclusive economy
Take tangible action to build thriving communities by strengthening our neighborhood businesses.
We ask your help to craft this place-based approach of revitalizing and sustaining a community of real economic equality, together.
Join us as a collaborator, a partner, a donor or a volunteer.
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How You Can Make an Impact in Dutchtown Through Volunteering?
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when people come together to create something bigger than themselves. At the Neighborhood Innovation Center (NICstl), we believe in the power of community, and our volunteers have been the heart and soul of our success over the years. Whether it’s helping out at a bustling community festival or supporting a summit focused on creating a safer neighborhood, volunteers make a lasting impact on Dutchtown—and we’re inviting you to be part of that.