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POWER IS THE ABILITY TOSELF-DETERMINEDEFINE OUR FUTURECHANGE THE SYSTEM

Over the next year, 21c will feature businesses that have graduated from the WEPOWER Business Accelerator in their gift shop.

WEPOWER Wednesday: Rebuild STL’s economy June 24th & beyond

June 11, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Rebuild STL’s economy June 24th & beyond Friend, We are being attacked on all fronts, and the only way to resist is to build systems designed by us, for us. WEPOWER is grateful to have engaged in a community-driven reimagination of the STL economy, and we believe now more than…

WEPOWER Wednesday: Biz, Babies, and Tornado Relief

May 28, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Biz, Babies, and Tornado Relief Friend, In the past two weeks, we’ve witnessed both the heartbreak and the power of community. From devastating tornado damage to child care centers across our region, to the nationwide Day Without Child Care mobilization, one thing is clear: we are stronger when we show…

WEPOWER Wednesday: Apps Now Open For Accelerator Cohorts!

April 30, 2025 WEPOWER Wednesday: Apps Now Open For Accelerator Cohorts! Friend, Applications are officially open for WEPOWER’s Construction and All Industry Business Accelerators! At a time when headlines remind us of everything that’s broken in our economy, these accelerators are about building what’s possible: businesses that create good jobs, grow community wealth, and lead…