The Afghan Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis reached a new milestone on August 28, 2025, when it held an important board meeting at the Afghan Community Center to elect its new leadership team. The event was marked by strong community participation, with more than 20 people many of them previous leaders and active members of the community coming together […]
In May, St. Louis, Missouri, was hit by a powerful storm with heavy rain, strong winds, and even a confirmed tornado. It caused a lot of damage to the city. Sadly, at least five people died, and 38 others were injured. Around 5,000 buildings were damaged, and tens of thousands of residents lost electricity. The storm also brought down many […]
The Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant is now open Deadline: October 26, 2025 The Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant supports eligible Afghan entrepreneurs in St. Louis who arrived in the U.S. after August 2021 and are starting or growing small businesses. Applicants must have a valid business license or LLC, EIN, and financial statement. Eligibility: Application Requirements: For any questions or additional information about […]
Starting a Business in St. Louis: The Journey of Zahra Mosawi, Afghan Woman Entrepreneur When Zahra Mosawi arrived in St. Louis, she carried more than just suitcases. She carried dreams—dreams of building a new life, contributing to her community, and carving out her own path as a businesswoman. Like many newcomers, Zahra faced uncertainty and the challenge of figuring out […]
Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant – Round 8 Now Open The Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant is here to support eligible Afghan entrepreneurs in St. Louis who arrived in the U.S. after August 2021. This grant is designed to help you start or grow your small business. To qualify, you must have: Take the next step toward building your business—apply today! Application link: Afghan […]
Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant Competition – R5 Award Ceremony The Afghan Grant Competition round 5, held at the International Institute, recognized exceptional Afghan entrepreneurs, with one notable winner being Amin Amarkhill, the founder of Handy-Fix LLC. Amin arrived in the USA on March 15, 2023, with a vision to create a meaningful business. Just a year later, in March 2024, he […]
Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant Round Five Award Ceremony The $15,000 grant, part of the Afghan Community Entrepreneurship Grant, aims to support refugees and immigrants from Afghanistan in initiating, strengthening, and expanding their businesses. This financial boost will enable newly arrived Afghan entrepreneurs to contribute to the local economy, fostering business development and generating employment opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and the broader […]