Affiliates

Our mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs on their journey to establish profitable and sustainable businesses. At AdaptiveCon, we believe in understanding the unique aspirations of each entrepreneur, both on a personal and professional level. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive support through training, specialized accounting services, and fostering overall business growth. Committed to working with minorities and the Hispanic communities, we aim to bridge gaps and create opportunities. By tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs, we aspire to contribute…

We promote investment through business attraction and retention, and entrepreneurial development in the Charleston-Huntington WV Metro region.

Positively impact regional economic development by fostering entrepreneurship and enterprise growth. Launch Pad FT enhances the skills of entrepreneurs and improves the viability of small businesses.

BakerRipley works to keep Houston a place of opportunity for everyone. We provide a wide range of community-based programs that benefit youth, families and seniors in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. The Entrepreneur Connection is BakerRipley's small business program that provides resources, education, and connection to capital to help entrepreneurs start or expand a business. We serve entrepreneurs from all over the greater Houston area.

To grow diverse and equitable business practices that promote the value of inclusive, innovative, progressive policies in economic growth and development, by fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, equitable distribution of city resources and leadership opportunities to help the City of Rock Hill achieve it's goals.

Mission: The Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to stimulate economic development by attracting, retaining and expanding targeted industries, including a special focus on small business growth, and thereby, enhance the quality of life Broward County residents and visitors.

Hollywood is the 3rd largest city in Broward County and is strategically located on the South Florida coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Hollywood is adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and is the primary home to Port Everglades. In addition to its proximity to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, Hollywood is home to two Commerce/ Industrial Parks and has a growing niche in Professional Services and Health Care. There is over $1.45 billion in real estate development planned or under construction throughout the…

The purpose and objective of our program is to provide minority, woman and veteran owned businesses (DSBE businesses) with targeted and set-aside opportunities to participate in the City's contracting and procurement process and to facilitate a level playing field for diverse, small business enterprises.

The City proactively supports and promotes small business and entrepreneurial development. Ormond Beach is Central Florida's Preferred Business Address for its remarkable quality of life and its healthy business climate. Dozens of companies headquartered in Ormond Beach produce products known the world over for quality and reliability. These companies are able to compete in global markets with the support of a pro-business city government, a strong labor force, outstanding transportation, timely and efficient training, outstanding public and private schools, and great hospitals and medical facilities.…

Develop Tioga promotes economic development in Tioga County, Pennsylvania through the attraction of new business and industry, and the retention of existing businesses. We serve as a connection to resources that help start, expand, and promote businesses and enhance the quality of life in our communities.

To create economic opportunities and generational wealth for women of Filipina descent and WOC through entrepreneurship.

We train and equip low-to-moderate income African American Entrepreneurs utilizing a blended format of Kauffman FastTrac to target the specific business needs of their community.

MISSION: To develop, promote and protect Hispanic businesses in the greater Dallas area and to support the advancement, education and economic growth of the Hispanic business community. The Chamber shall serve as a business resource, a forum and advocate Deduplication archived values (May. 07, 2020 at 07:31PM by UTC): Email: gquezada@gdhcc.com Billing Street: 1402 Corinth Street, Suite 225 Billing Zip/Postal Code: 75215

Career-focused, Convenient, and Caring – These ideals define a Herzing University education. At Herzing, you are offered personalization and support to help you earn your degree and advance your career. Our innovative career programs provide flexible learning options and convenient scheduling for busy students with 9 campuses across 7 states, as well as online programs. We have a variety of academic programs to meet your needs wherever you are in life, including undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Herzing has built a supportive community of faculty,…

The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos within the greater Kansas City area. HEDC achieves this through business development and economic and community wealth creation initiatives.

To create financial freedom and stability for families in South Carolina by building assets through financial education and training.

Infinity Bridges, Inc. (IBI) is a North Carolina based financial consulting and training firm that provide innovative solutions to systemic economic development challenges for women, minorities, veterans and teenage business owners. The business development services include but is not limited to strategy implementation with business planning, marketing, financial management, funding opportunities, operational improvements, leadership, crisis management and organizational facilitation. The training topics range from money management to business strategies.

The Inncuvate and INNOHUB@PGCC partnership exists in order to celebrate and amplify the incredible ingenuity of the people of Prince George?s County and the surrounding region. We are a community and learning platform created to accelerate the growth of entities in Prince George?s County and support the local creators and entrepreneurs who want to break barriers to turn their dreams into realities. Our network of creators and entrepreneurs come to us to sharpen their skills and build this county?s next great businesses that have exponential…

To inspire and empower entrepreneurs to bring their vision to reality through business coaching, practical training and access to resources needed for a full manifestation of their "vision".

Supporting organizations support entrepreneurs to launch and grow business.

Launch Lenawee is affiliated with the Adrian Armory Community Center, Inc. This is a local, grass roots effort by volunteers focused on providing fertile soil to grow entrepreneurship in our community. We reach out to everyone in our community, especially the under served; women and minorities. We partner with all other economic development entities on our region in a effort to provide support for our students. We provide mentoring, education, networking and micro-lending and access…

To facilitate the formation and growth of small businesses through individual one-on-one consulting services, entrepreneurial workshops and training programs. We provide the business education and information resources to help develop Louisiana's economy.

LSMB Business Solutions, LLC is your one-stop shop for putting your business and personal development ideas on paper, linking to invaluable resources and human resource assistance during the first five years of your business's life cycle or wherever you are in your self-improvement plan. We have a large, and growing, network of professionals just waiting to assist you. When you are ready to take it from an idea to your reality, let us empower you to go higher!

We do things a little differently here at the Maryland Innovation Center, you come first. Where other incubators or accelerators are focused on developing the next big thing, we?re focused on developing you. Then comes the next best thing. The Maryland Innovation Center is powered by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) and here to help businesses start and grow. Our hands on approach and knowledgeable staff can help assist businesses of all types…

Midlands Technical College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, two-year public college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, quality educati

Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for potential entrepreneurs and small business owners to become self-sustaining, successful contributors to their communities, with special assistance for women, low- income, minority, veterans, and non-profit businesses in San Luis Obispo, Kern and Monterey Counties.

Our mission is to stimulate the establishment and growth of profit and nonprofit-based start-up companies, to increase the number of successful companies originating and developing in the area to enhance economic health and to generate increased and sustainable enrollments in the School of Business accelerated graduate and undergraduate adult programs. We help emerging entrepreneurs with a dream and companies to gain access to mentors, training, shared space, professional assistance, venture capital and other services that…

The Mission of Nazarene Theological Seminary, a graduate school of theology in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, is to prepare women and men to be faithful and effective ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to offer itself as a theological resource in service to the Church of the Nazarene, its sponsoring denomination, and the wider Christian Church. NTS is a missional seminary serving a missional…

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

POWER PLANT MISSION: To provide a nurturing climate and a sustainable system that successfully attracts, grows and graduates early-stage companies with innovative ideas and scalable business models. POWER PLANT VISION: The Power Plant will embody and serve as the hub for entrepreneurial activity in the region. It will be a lead contributor to the job creation goals set forth by the City of Ocala, Marion County & the CEP.

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We create diverse business ecosystems one business at a time

To help build strong communities in our 6 county area.

The RMOA Business Association (RBA) established the RMOA Business Institute (RBI), www.rmoabusinessinstitute.org, for military veterans and non-veterans seeking to become entrepreneurs. The knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities acquired during military service or while employed by other companies help enrollees to become successful entrepreneurs. Most RBA members are military veterans who parlayed their military service into prosperous companies. RBI?s comprehensive program features (1) Online curriculums; (2) instruction and mentoring by veterans and others who are operating…

RVA Works is a public charity helping more people become business owners. We provide a range of support services for hundreds of entrepreneurs, including educational programming, access to capital, and investment services. For more information, please see www.rvaworks.org or call us at (804) 335-7198.

To sustain and grow our communities entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating a network of entrepreneurs and providing them leadership and resources for business creation, expansion, training, retention and community development.

The mission of the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce is to support businesses and build community.

Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Succeed

Spark is a nonprofit organization that serves as a regional entrepreneurship ecosystem driver with a vision to connect, resource, and successfully launch entrepreneurs and ignite a dynamic, inclusive culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Greater Manhattan region.

The mission of StartupSac is to accelerate Sacramento's startup and innovation ecosystem by informing, educating, empowering, and connecting its startup founders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

The mission of the Wilburn L. Smith Center for Entrepreneurship at East Central University's Stonecipher School of Business is to inspire and encourage entrepreneurship among students.

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) is a catalyst leader for economic growth in the Tulsa region and beyond. We facilitate activities that benefit under-resourced businesses and communities, addressing needs left unmet by the private sector. Our primary focus is to incentivize economic growth through our Creative Capital brand of progressive lending and learning programs. Special consideration is given to companies that employ lower income individuals, to those located in under-served communities, as well as to those whose owners have faced longstanding barriers to economic opportunity.

The mission of the Cray Center is to spread entrepreneurship across the Benedictine College campus, assist local businesses, and provide unique entrepreneurial opportunities for future, ethical business leaders in their communities.

Cultivating the entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative community in Savannah and the coastal empire! In partnership with the Savannah Economic Development Authority and the City of Savannah

IIMD transforms the lives of low-income immigrants, refugees and native-born residents through innovative approaches leading to integration and self-sufficiency.

We grow great businesses and great leaders who make people, places, and things better

Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration in mid-size and rural communities through educational and community building programs to support inclusive entrepreneurship and technology development.

THRIVE is a member based business accelerator that supports the regional entrepreneurial community with skill development resources, tech-centric tools, and affordable workspace solutions.

October 2011 Training – John Sossi attended PD and NV Facilitator Certification Training Ruben Ceballos attended PD and GV Facilitator Certification Training (billed for Ruben) April 2012 – Irv Downing attended NV Fac Cert Training Ruben Ceballos – NV Add-On Fac Cert Trng 3/9/12 (RUBEN IS NO LONGER WITH UTB, effective 8/24/12) July 2012 – Jose Gavino attended NV Fac Cert Training

Economic development from the inside out Entrepreneurship from the grassroots up We like teaching the FastTrac course in a region and inviting resource partners to the last session

To empower women entrepreneurs providing mentoring, business advising, and training to San Diego and Imperial Counties businesses resulting in economic growth and prosperity for the region.

The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), formed in 1995, fosters the development and retention of successful business by delivering resources that enable individuals to start new businesses and grow existing ones. WBDC facilitates the relationship

The Wyoming County Business Center, Inc., encourages new business start-ups and promotes business growth and retention by providing resources such as low-cost financing, entrepreneurship training, and technical assistance.