New Database Could Bring Affton New Business

The  launched an online commercial property database, making it easy for businesses with an eye on Affton to find the perfect location.

“With this new tool, we have the ability to promote the Affton community to possible new businesses”, said the Affton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Joan Edleson, according to Fox 2 Now. “The database will help to establish Affton as a community that is continuously looking for growth opportunities, regardless of challenging economic times."

Entreprenuers and franchisees looking for a spot in Affton can find the databse bylogging on to the chamber's website and clicking "Commercial Properties." Asearchable map and list of for-sale properties pops up. 

For example, Affton Patch searched the database to find information on the up-for-sale property in Affton Plaza on Gravois Road. The chamber's database lists 9325 Gravois Road as a "market-friendly retail center" that is "anchored" by several popular stores, such as Ace Hardware*. The area has a "strong daytime population" of more than 4,000 businesses in a 3-mile radius and more than 108,000 residents, according to the listing.

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*Correction: This article incorrectly stated that a Jo Ann's Fabric was located at this site. The article has been updated to reflect correct information. We apologize for the error.