July 13, 2021
The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
The Worlds We Invest In: Building Economy and Community in St. Louis and Honduras
Being a part of this growing neighborhood here in Fox Park and a contributor to its positive changes is a blessing to me, and getting to reinvest our profits into improving life and opportunities for ...
June 18, 2021
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
Support Black Owned Businesses Today and Every Day
One excellent way to celebrate Juneteenth today and everyday is to support local Black-owned businesses such as these. Each was chosen as a member of the Elevate/Elevar Accelerator, and they’d great...
March 29, 2021
2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort
2021 WEPOWER Accelerator Cohort
After receiving 100+ applications, interviewing nearly 40 semi-finalists and inviting 21 finalists to be considered by 1,600+ St. Louisans who participated in the community vote, we have selected 10 B...
March 15, 2021
A Whole Different Vibration
A Whole Different Vibration
Entrepreneurialism is in my blood, passed down by my parents and grandparents. My fascination with bees, on the other hand, came about suddenly, almost like I’ve heard poets describe the moment insp...
February 26, 2021
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice Is My Favorite Word
Justice is my favorite word, but I want it to be more. I want to see it leap from the pages of books, protest signs and my dreams for the future until justice is the air we breathe.
February 22, 2021
Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders
Help Select Our Next Cohort of Black and Latinx Founders
Learn about the 21 Elevate/Elevar Finalists for our second cohort of the Elevate/Elevar Accelerator, which provides founders with curriculum, connections, community, and access to capital through gran...
January 29, 2021
Our Dreams Hold Hands
Our Dreams Hold Hands
Tiffany Wesley, owner of Pure Vibes, talks success, the interconnectedness of dreams, and how the WEPOWER Accelerator has helped her.
January 1, 2021
2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice
2020 Reflections | The Audacity to Confront Audacious Injustice
Audacious Injustice Requires Audacious Commitment.
December 28, 2020
Reflecting on 2020: One Good Thing
Reflecting on 2020: One Good Thing
We asked members of our to reflect on their year and describe one good thing that came out of the incredibly challenging year.
December 10, 2020
WEPOWER & Kiva Join Forces to Address Racial Disparities In Access to Capital, Offer Zero Interest Loans to STL Small Business Owners
WEPOWER & Kiva Join Forces to Address Racial Disparities In Access to Capital, Offer Zero Interest Loans to STL Small Business Owners
WEPOWER will serve as a Kiva Hub, the first of its kind in St. Louis, to offer zero interest loans to small business owners and entrepreneurs.