08/13/2026
Delux Power 100 – The Power Circle Nominations
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STL Black Biz was founded as a resource for those seeking to patronize African-American businesses that are located in St. Founder Eleanie Campbell
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08/13/2026
08/12/2026
Stay focused!
08/12/2026
Trying to GROW your social media or meet the RIGHT people?
Two business opportunities are happening this week in St. Louis!
🤝 St. Louis Business Networking
Thursday, August 13 | 7:30–9:00 AM
LUSHIN St. Louis, Powered by Sandler
955 Executive Parkway Drive, St. Louis, MO
Registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-business-networking-event-registration-1994606870844
📱 Social Media Foundation: Content Creation for Small Businesses
Thursday, August 13 | 4:30–6:00 PM
NEEC at William J. Harrison Education Center
3140 Cass Avenue, St. Louis, MO
Presented by Tepra Marketing LLC
Details and registration:
https://www.developstlouis.org/events
Show up, gain practical information and connect with people who can help you move your business forward.
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08/12/2026
Meet Michelle Robinson of DEMIblue Vegan Nail Polish — a brand bringing clean beauty, bold color, and purpose to the nail care space.
This is what Owned & Seen is all about: spotlighting the people building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening our community.
Stop by to see Michelle and her amazing team at 4256 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO and enjoy the full DEMIblue experience, including the newly launched DEMIblue Press-On Nail Bar.
DEMIblue Natural Nails
www.demibluenaturalnails.com
Let’s show Michelle and DEMIblue some love. Support, share, and keep making room for Black-owned brands to be seen.
Seen. Supported. Strengthened.
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08/11/2026
Learning a new skill can help your business—but only if you put it to work.
Choose one skill connected to a real need in your business. Maybe it’s bookkeeping, marketing, AI, customer service or creating better videos. Learn the basics, practice it and use it before moving on to the next thing.
You don’t have to learn everything. Learn what helps your business move forward.
What skill are you working on right now?
08/10/2026
Sometimes the opportunity isn’t missing. Sometimes it’s waiting on you to move.
This week, choose one action you’ve been putting off and complete it before Wednesday. Small moves create momentum, and momentum can open doors you never saw coming.
Keep building. Keep showing up. Keep giving your business a chance to grow.
08/08/2026
It's my AI. Skinny face, big hips, and all. Non of which I have. 😂
Just listen to the message ya'll.
For early access visit stlblackbiz.com.
08/07/2026
Your grind has to speak louder than your doubt.
Some days confidence is high. Other days, you have to move forward before you feel ready. Keep building. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work.
Purpose over fear. Progress over perfection. 💛
08/07/2026
13th Annual 2026 Metro East Start-Up Challenge to Offer $28,000 in Prizes
Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2026 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13th annual regional business plan competition.
2026 Key Dates
Application Opens: June 14, 2026
Initial Entry Deadline: August 9, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
Learn more at https://www.siue.edu/news/2026/06/13thAnnual,2026MetroEastStart-UpChallengetoOffer28,000inPrizes.shtml
08/07/2026
St. Louis entrepreneurs, don’t just attend workshops — put them to work.
From business basics to AI tools, marketing, workforce development, and funding resources, this is a good season to sharpen your skills and strengthen your business foundation.
Pick one workshop. Learn one thing. Apply it this week.
That’s how growth starts.
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