Bring Your Business to Cherokee Street

Pulse helps established businesses take the next step into storefront retail on Cherokee Street.

Cinco de Mayo on Cherokee St.

An annual tradition, with a long history, Cinco De Mayo: A Cherokee Street Festival has evolved into a celebration of community and one of the largest and most diverse festivals in the St. Louis area.

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Activating Storefronts. Energizing cherokee street.

Cherokee Street has long been a place where independent businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs put down roots and build something of their own. Yet for many growing businesses, taking the next step into a storefront can still feel out of reach.

Pulse was designed to make this transition more attainable. By opening the doors of vacant storefronts to established, growing businesses, Pulse helps entrepreneurs build momentum and become part of Cherokee Street's continued story.

Explore storefront opportunities on Cherokee Street

Available storefronts through the Pulse program

2638 Cherokee St

800 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is / White box

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

Brewed Arts Festival fills one mile of Cherokee Street with good beer & good art, with tastings of 20+ unique brews curated by Saint Louis Hop Shop and music and live art curated by the street's Screwed Arts Collective.

2716 Cherokee St

2500 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is / White box

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Cherokee Street Thanksgiving

This annual tradition has grown from a small potluck of 40, to a massive free community potluck where hundreds of members of the Cherokee Street community are invited to come together to eat, drink and celebrate.

2733 Cherokee St

800 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is / White box

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Trick or Treat on Cherokee St.

On Halloween night, who knows who's who on Cherokee Street. Trick or Treaters can pick up candy at the businesses on the street and enjoy hot cider and a bonfire at Love Bank Park.

2735 Cherokee St

800 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is / White box

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

2839 Cherokee St

900 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

2900 Cherokee St

900 sq ft - Ground-floor Retail

Condition: As-is / White box

Utilities: Tenant-paid

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

Don't see the right fit yet? We're always working to activate new storefront opportunities. You're still encourage to apply - your business may be a great fit for a future space.

Are You a Property Owner?

Pulse partners with property owners in the Cherokee Street CID to activate available storefronts with established businesses ready for their next step. If you have a vacant or underutilized space, we invite you to submit it for consideration.

We match properties with businesses that align with Cherokee Street and are prepared to move forward

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How Pulse WOrks

Pulse is designed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to activate storefronts on Cherokee Street. Our process is straightforward, structured and focused on helping businesses lauch successfully.

1. Apply

Submit an application sharing your business concept and background.

2. Review & Selection

Our team reviews applications and meets with selected businesses to assess readiness, fit, and alignment with available spaces.

3. Space Matching

We match approved applicants with storefronts that align with their concept and operational needs.

4. Launch

Finalize details, prepare the space, and open your business on Cherokee Street!

Ready to Open Your storefront?

Pulse helps established businesses take the next step into storefront retail on cherokee Street.

Be part of the Pulse of Cherokee Street.

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Why Cherokee Street?

For Businesses

Launch Without Long-Term Risk

Explore storefront retail without committing to a traditional long-term lease.

Flexible Rent Structure

Operate under a performance-based model with rent set at 10% of monthly gross sales instead of a fixed monthly payment.

Real Storefront Experience

Refine your operations, pricing, merchandising, and customer experience in brick-and-mortar setting.

Grow Your Customer Base

Build visibility, foot traffic and repeat customers along one St. Louis most active independent business corridors.

Pathway to Permanency

Use Pulse as a stepping stone toward securing a long-term storefront.

For Property Owners

Activate Vacant Spaces

Fill empty storefronts with businesses prepared to launch and operate quickly.

Generate Revenue from Vacancy

Earn income through a percentage-of-sales model wile a space is being repositioned.

Reduced Leasing Risk

Evaluate tenant performance before entering into a tradional long-term lease agreement.

Increase Foot Traffic

Bring consistent activity and new customers to your property and the surrounding corridor.

Build a Pipeline of Potential Tenants

Create relationships with businesses that may become future long-term occupants.

Why Cherokee street?

About the Community Improvement District (CID)

More Than 100 Independent Businesses

Cherokee Street is home to a diverse mix of retail shops, restaurants, service providers, galleries, and creative enterprises.

A Corridor Built on Small Business

With spaces ranging from approximately 300 to 10,000 square feet, Cherokee offers opportunities for businesses at different stages of growth.

Events That Draw Thousands

Throughout the year, Cherokee Street hosts festivals, crawls, markets, and community events that bring visitors from across the region.

A Collaborative Business Community

Cherokee businesses regularly partner on promotions, events and problem-solving, creating a culture of mutual support.

Supported by the Cherokee Street CID

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District invests in initiatives that strengthen the cooridor, including beautification, safety programs, grants opportunites, public art, event support, and improvements to community assets like Love Bank Park.

Opportunities to Get Involved

Businesses can participate in public meetings, serve on committees, and help shape the future of Cherokee Street through the CID.

For More information, contact Pulse@CherokeeStreet.com