Minority Entrepreneurship

Everyone should have access to the resources they need in order to successfully root their business in the community. We provide one-on-one consulting, training classes, promotion, advising, and business fairs for new and established entrepreneurs in our area. This directly spurs economic activity and progress, and is key to helping us meet all of our goals for the community from increased home ownership to development and sustainability of the local economy.

R.E.A.L
Entrepreneurship

An intensive, 10-week training class seeking to facilitate the development of new business plans and strategic plans that will improve the likelihood of starting and operating a successful small business. Nearly 400 participants have come through our program.

Gate City
Minority Business Opportunity Fair

This networking event provides exposure for local minority firms to contracting opportunities with the local municipalities, state universities, community college, military/federal agencies and larger private companies. It is conducive for meeting key decision-makers and forging mutually beneficial business relationships and alliances.

Business
Accelerator

A program that provides one-on-one consulting to existing minority entrepreneurs (includes initial business assessment), various small business workshops, and outreach activities.