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 with purpose. If you or someone you know is ready to scale with impact, now’s the time to act.
The future we deserve won’t build itself—we have to build it together.
CALLS TO ACTION
Get hands-on support to strengthen your operations, connect with capital, and position your business for bigger contracts and long-term growth. Apply by May 16th!
WEPOWER's All-industries accelerator is now open! This 12-week programs helps entrepreneurs grow, access capital, and create jobs. Apply by May 16th!
When workers’ rights are under attack, we fight back. Join us on Saturday, May 3 at 12:45 PM at SEIU Healthcare to defend Missouri’s Paid Sick Days, a $15 minimum wage, and the will of the people.
UPDATES
WEPOWER CEO Charli Cooksey Honored with Catalyst Award!
We’re proud to share that our CEO, Charli Cooksey, was honored with the Catalyst Award by the Junior League of St. Louis. In her powerful remarks, Charli called on our region to disrupt business as usual and commit to bold, collective action—like fully funding child care, creating living-wage jobs, and reimagining St. Louis as one united, equitable community.
Her message was clear: We are the light. Now let’s get to work.
RSVP For Make a Circle Documentary Showing
Join WEPOWER in partnership with Kids Win Missouri and S.T.A.R. for a special screening of Make a Circle Documentary. A panel and a discussion with ECE educators to follow. Spots are limited, RSVP today.
NEWS + OPPORTUNITIES
- The Federal Child C.A.R.E. Coalition members invite your organization to join child care experts, advocates, employers and providers in signing onto the following letter calling on Congress to support America’s youngest learners, working families, employers, and child care providers by prioritizing child care and early learning.
- Closures of Head Start Regional Offices Jeopardize Critical Services for Children and Families
- AI for Marketing: Practical Strategies for Your Business presented by the SBDC: National Small Business Week - Wednesday, April 30, 1-2:30 PM | Kirkwood Public Library
- The Digital Journey: Simple Strategies for Business Growth w/ Tim Valli - Thursday, May 01, 6:30-8 PM | Kirkwood Public Library
- STL BizConnect: Linking Entrepreneurs to Resources on Tuesday, May 13, 9:30-12:30 PM at the Clark Family Branch
- Want to practice your business pitch? Sign-up HERE to present at PitchSTL.
INSPIRATION
We Are Still Building
Even in the face of injustice, people are still building. Entrepreneurs are still dreaming. Organizers are still fighting. Neighbors are still showing up for each other. Progress doesn’t always make headlines—but it’s happening, quietly and powerfully, every day.
Let this be your reminder: the work is hard, but it’s working. Keep going. Keep building.
Let's keep building,
Your Friends at WEPOWER