St. Louis Construction Cohort, 2024

Email Ron Unterreiner at: [email protected] | Application closes Wednesday, 7/26

Apply By July 26th to Improve and Grow Your Business!

The WEPOWER Business Accelerator is a 12-week entrepreneurship development program for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in the Construction Industry. If you want to grow a thriving business in St. Louis and be apart of an amazing community of leaders, this program is for you!

Who is WEPOWER?

The WEPOWER Business Accelerator is a 12-week entrepreneurship development program for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in the construction industry (make this bold and underlined). If you want to grow a thriving business in St. Louis and be apart of an amazing community of leaders, this program is for you!

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Ideal Entrepreneur

  • For-profit start-up and small business based in and with a commitment to St. Louis living-wage job creation.
  • In business for 2+ years.
  • 2024 projected revenues between $100K-$1M.
  • Experienced in their trade with a proven performance record on commercial projects.

Accelerator Benefits

  • Workshops + 1:1 Coaching: Bi-weekly one-on-one business coaching and weekly workshops and trainings.
  • In-kind Professional Services: Accounting, marketing, and other technical services.
  • Access to Capital: Access to a $5,000 equity-free grant, a wellness stipend, opportunities to be considered for a line of credit, and introductions to other capital providers.
  • Connections + Support: Introductions to major general contractors across St. Louis, preparation for contracts with local anchor institutions (i.e hospitals and universities), and connections to mentors.

Key Dates

7/12 - Application process opens

7/26 - Application closes at 11:59pm CST

8/21 - Accelerator begins with a kick-off dinner

Key Dates

7/12 - Application process opens

7/26 - Application closes at 11:59pm CST

8/21 - Accelerator begins with a kick-off dinner

Email Ron Unterreiner at: [email protected] | Application closes Wednesday, 7/26