CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Two cohorts will be selected for the 12-week Minority Business Empowerment Program annually, each with 30 slots available for entrepreneurs that meet eligibility criteria. The virtual and in-person structure will provide high-touch, high-impact technical assistance through 1:1 counseling, group learnings, networking and procurement opportunities, which are all geared toward preparing entrepreneurs for funding that will support their business operations, growth, and scalability.
BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Receive technical assistance from experts.
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Sales
- Operations
- Human Resources
- Marketing & Communications
- Digital Technology Integration
- Management & Leadership
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Minority-Owned Business (Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino)
Additional eligibility requirements are follows:
- Willing to commit to 2 hours/week for 12 weeks
- Business is at a critical juncture (e.g.: looking to seek diverse funding, hire employees, expand operations, open new locations, etc.)
Some exceptions to this general criteria will be considered for the program. So even if you don’t meet some or all of the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply!
- Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Size (≥ 1.5)
- Gross Annual Revenue Size (≥ $100,000 & ≤ $1,000,000)
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Minority-Owned Business (Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino)
Additional eligibility requirements are follows:
- Willing to commit to 2 hours/week for 12 weeks
- Business is at a critical juncture (e.g.: looking to seek diverse funding, hire employees, expand operations, open new locations, etc.)
- Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Size (≥ 1.5)
- Gross Annual Revenue Size (≥ $100,000 & ≤ $1,000,000)
Some exceptions to this general criteria will be considered for the program. So even if you don’t meet some or all of the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply!
MBEP COHORTS FINISH THE PROGRAM BETTER PREPARED FOR THEIR BUSINESS’ FUTURE.
received new information that had a positive impact on their business
of participants said the program met their immediate needs
of participants received financing (approx. $75,000 per business)