/tags/wealth-inequality Wealth Inequality en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-18/st-louis-community-credit-union-and-local-institutions-offer-millions-in-business-loans The St. Louis Community Credit Union is partnering with BJC, SSM Health and the James S. McDonnell Foundation to bring nearly $15 million in business loans to underserved communities in St. Louis. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-18/st-louis-community-credit-union-and-local-institutions-offer-millions-in-business-loans Andrea Y. Henderson /economy-business/2023-04-07/hebert-homes-wants-to-make-it-easier-for-lower-income-families-to-own-a-home-of-their-own 22 of the 26 new homes will be designated for families who are ready to buy a home and make below 80% of the area median income, $75,900 for a family of four. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:29:35 GMT /economy-business/2023-04-07/hebert-homes-wants-to-make-it-easier-for-lower-income-families-to-own-a-home-of-their-own Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-01-25/investment-fund-for-black-and-latino-owned-businesses-gains-support-from-bjc-healthcare BJC’s investment, along with others, brings the WEPOWER Capital’s total to $1.5 million and will go to high-growth, St. Louis-area Black- and Latino-owned businesses. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:06:46 GMT /economy-business/2023-01-25/investment-fund-for-black-and-latino-owned-businesses-gains-support-from-bjc-healthcare Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-05-12/st-louis-area-community-leaders-want-more-say-in-environmental-improvements “The new green economy can be as exclusive and as unjust as the old one,” said the Rev. Rodrick Burton. He and others want local residents to decide how the region responds to climate change. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:48:04 GMT /economy-business/2022-05-12/st-louis-area-community-leaders-want-more-say-in-environmental-improvements Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-03-18/missouri-women-earn-thousands-less-than-men-lack-of-childcare-is-a-major-reason Women are more likely to work in lower-paying jobs that don't offer benefits, such as paid family leave or flexible hours. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:46:56 GMT /economy-business/2022-03-18/missouri-women-earn-thousands-less-than-men-lack-of-childcare-is-a-major-reason Shahla Farzan /economy-business/2022-01-26/how-wealth-inequality-shapes-life-in-the-st-louis-region © 2024 �������� is taking the next year to unpack how wealth inequality impacts our region in a series of stories. Here’s your guide to understanding the basics. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:12:59 GMT /economy-business/2022-01-26/how-wealth-inequality-shapes-life-in-the-st-louis-region Corinne Ruff