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We’ve compiled a list of current and past CEL clients, many of whom live and work in the St. Louis community. We hope you shop and support local businesses this holiday season!
Indicates alumni owned business. Indicates business has a diversity status. Diversity status information was not available for all clients.
Center for Experiential Learning
Categories
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD & BEVERAGE
HEALTH & BEAUTY
HOUSEHOLD
clothing & accessories
Creative Tee’s & More, LLC
Custom branding. Whether you have a ready-toprint graphic or just an idea of what you want, LaWanda can bring your design to life.
A shop that’s all about bringing a fun, fresh look to tweens. Their unique approach is all about offering styles that are both approved by moms and inspired by tweens.
EllieViv
J. Margaret Weaver
Women’s Clothing that is customer-centered, size-inclusive, and ethically made. Each piece is simple, high quality, and classic.
Save the Girls
A safe, fashionable way to carry your phone. Save the Girls sells touchscreen purses, pouches/wallets, and clip-and-go items.
10% of all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.
SirReal Men
An online men ’ s store selling high-quality accessories for men. It was created for men to break all the rules in fashion and express who they truly are within - assured and confident.
Entertainment
Eyeseeme African American
Children’s Bookstore
A resource to parents, teachers, and schools to provide the best children’s books that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history.
The Novel Neighbor
Women-owned and operated, this independent bookstore sells books of all genres, locally made art, and carefully curated gifts.
St. Louis Black Rep Theatre’s mission is to provide platforms for theatre, dance, and other creative expressions from the African-American perspective that heighten the social and cultural awareness of its audiences.
Bruno David Gallery
A leading venue for contemporary art and alternative visual culture.
Stages St. Louis
STAGES St. Louis is committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education.
William Shearburn Gallery
Art Gallery specializing in paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by modern and contemporary masters.
The Muny
The Muny is dedicated to enriching lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all, in Forest Park.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Bouy Hydration
Hydration drops are purposefully made unsweetened and unflavored with just the essential minerals and nutrients needed to replenish, restore, and refresh.
Burger 809
Burger 809 provides sliders, sides, and salads in downtown St. Louis.
Caked by Cherish
Custom-decorated cakes and cupcakes to take your event to the next level.
ChiChi
Instant chickpea oatmeal that is high protein, low carb, and improves digestion without any processed ingredients.
PROMO CODE: SAVE10 for 10% off order
Corner 17
Popular Chinese restaurant on Delmar known for its noodles and bubble tea.
Clementine’s Creamery
Ice Cream shop that serves unique small-batch ice cream flavors, including alcoholic and vegan options.
PROMO CODE: https://www.clementinescreamery.com/blogs/news/holiday-promo-card
Delicious Delights by Uniqly D/zynd
Cookie company that offers customers the ability to create their own cookies with toppings mixed in or on top.
Fennel Cooking Studio
A teaching kitchen and community space offering cooking classes, dinner parties, private events, and more, all with the goal of getting folks excited about food.
Honeymoon Chocolates
Bean-to-bar craft chocolate sweetened solely with raw honey. Supporting small family farms and local beekeepers.
Fifth Taste Foods
Created to put the power of oo ’mämē in everyone ’ s kitchen. This global chile crips collection is the perfect condiment or hot sauce alternative.
House of Jollof
This restaurant provides a unique twist on West African, East African, and American fusion. Vegan, vegetarian & meat options.
Halo + Cleaver
Make tasty sauces and spices that also happen to be good for you. They cut out the bad and kept the good with ingredients the whole family can pronounce.
Ice Cream for Bears
Aim to provide an indulgent and ancestrally consistent ice cream experience that is good for humans, animals, and the Earth.
Intertwine Bar
Wine Bar in Dutchtown offers an amazing atmosphere for adults to unwind with good friends and drinks.
Laughing Bear Bakery
Provides a skills reintegration program for ex-offenders to start a new life by learning to create a wide array of delicious treats.
Lion’s Choice
Popular St. Louis fast food chain known for their roast beef.
Mocha Point Coffee
Coffee house serving authentic Yemeni coffee and pastries.
P’sghetti’s
Family-owned restaurant known for its sweet, fresh, baked bread. They offer sandwiches, pasta, and salads, as well as catering.
Niche Food Group
Owned by executive chef Gerard Craft, this series of restaurants offers everything from French and Italian food to burgers and a speakeasy.
BBQ restaurant in Ferguson best known for their rib tips.
Gourmet popcorn company with over 50 flavors and a variety of addons and toppings, so you can customize your popcorn just as you like it.
Pop Pop Hurray!
Red’s BBQ
Regatta Craft Mixers
Premium mixers and sodas are made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients and no artificial preservatives or sweeteners.
Shiek’s Sweets
Home of the sweet potato pie and other desserts made from sweet potatoes.
Schlafly
Largest craft brewery in St. Louis with more than 60 styles of beer and 4 restaurants & bars.
Sugarfire
Award-winning barbecue with multiple locations in the St. Louis region. Sister restaurants include Hi-Pointe Drive-In, the Boathouse at Forest Park, and Cyrano’s.
Sweet Evannlution
Home of the best “free” cookies - free of dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and gluten!
The Sweet Spot
Family-owned candy shop offering an extensive selection of candies, treats & drinks. They also provide custom gifts and catering for events.
Sweet Kiwi
Revolutionizing the frozen dessert industry with healthier, indulgent options made from Greek yogurt.
Urban Eats
This food hall provides local food entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their food with the community while adding value to Dutchtown and fostering economic growth.
The Fattened Caf
Filipino barbecue cuisine.
Health & Beauty
Butter Love Skin
Provides clean, nourishing, and thoughtfully curated skincare products that actually work.
Novio’s Grooming Spa
Expert staff do lining to trimming curls, trimming beards to straight razor shave with hot towels.
Sew St. Louis
First total hair extensions salon in the St. Louis area. They are diverse and specialize in multiple methods of hair extension installation for all hair types.
SoapLife360
All natural handmade, locally sourced natural hair and skincare. Each product is crafted to encourage daily self-care routines that promote overall well-being and compassion for others.
Whip It Goods Skincare
Focused on providing accessible, inclusive, high-quality, and effective plantbased skincare products that heal, nourish, and revitalize the skin.
PROMO CODE: Receive 15% off your first purchase, plus free domestic shipping on all orders over $74 with code: WHIPIT15
household
3D Gloop
Ludicrously strong glue for 3D prints. Specially formulated adhesive compound designed specifically for the plastics used by 3D printers.
Anji Mountain
Rugs, chair mats, poufs, and more made from natural fibers & recycled materials. Focus on style, quality, sustainability, and affordability.
Dashe Prints
Columbian-American printmaker known for her clean, modern designs. Sells original art and greeting cards.
PROMO CODE: Use code WASHU10 for 10% off at checkout.
Flamenco Flowers
Florist providing the freshest and most original flowers on the market.
Generation Mindful
Tools, toys, and courses to teach emotional skills to children.
Flipstik
Cell phone accessory to help you take hands-free selfies and watch videos wherever you go.
Mr. Fresh
Air fresheners and deodorizers for both vehicles and homes.
SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts
Custom plant shop offering houseplants, succulents, tropicals, and cacti for all levels. They also provide workshops and host private events.
Sophia’s Crowns Flowers
Florist specializes in custom-made flower arrangements and design.
The Social Goods Marketplace
A consciously curated selection of home, body, and lifestyle products informed by the values of sustainability, social justice, and self-care.
support a nonprofit
The Center for Experiential Learning works with over 30 nonprofits a semester. If you’re looking for a way to give back this holiday season, look no further than this list!