ELLA - Empowerment, Leadership, Legacy, Amplify

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Name: ELLA - Empowerment, Leadership, Legacy, Amplify
Date: August 14, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro St. Louis is proud to announce ELLA – Empowerment, Leadership, Legacy, Amplify, a transformative three-day conference dedicated to empowering female leaders, fostering economic equity, and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. The forum will take place August 14th, 15th & 16th at the St. Charles Convention Center.

This event brings together entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, home managers, and community leaders for in-depth conversations and actionable strategies surrounding leadership development, business growth, and financial empowerment.

Educational Content Highlights:

Attendees will gain access to a curated lineup of interactive sessions designed to provide knowledge, tools, and inspiration, including:

  • Keynote Addresses from trailblazing leaders across sectors

  • Panel Discussions on navigating leadership, building intergenerational wealth, and overcoming systemic barriers

  • Breakout Sessions offering hands-on training in areas such as:

    • Financial literacy & investing

    • Business development & scaling strategies

    • Personal branding & career advancement

    • Health and wellness for sustained leadership

  • Mentorship & Networking sessions designed to foster meaningful, long-lasting connections

Whether you're a corporate executive, small business owner, side-hustler, or managing a household, the ELLA Forum is for you. All sessions are created to support women at every stage of their leadership journey—with real tools for real impact.


HER Mercado: A Marketplace for Empowerment

The forum will spotlight HER Mercado, a vibrant, open-to-the-public market celebrating women-owned businesses.
HER Mercado provides:

  • A platform to showcase and sell products/services

  • An opportunity to gain brand exposure

  • A space to connect with new clients and expand your network

HER Mercado is more than a marketplace—it’s an economic empowerment engine and a celebration of Latina creativity and entrepreneurship.

Location:
St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles MO 63303
 
Date/Time Information:
First floor Her Mercadito (Market) FREE & Open to the Public from
1pm-6pm Thursday August 14
10am - 6pm Friday August 15
10am-6pm Saturday August 16
Contact Information:
Monica M Santamaria
Fees/Admission:
HER Mercadito Booth
  • Nonprofits: $150
  • Members: $300
  • Non-members: $350
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