Affiliates

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

The Alaska SBDC Mission To celebrate, grow, and connect small business in Alaska through experienced business coaching and innovative programs.

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.

BBIF is an Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), private non-profit loan fund that specializes in providing loans and financial technical assistance services to Black, minority and underserved small businesses throughout Florida. Our Mission: ?To develop and promote Black and Minority business enterprises through education, training, loans, investments, and other activities and aggressively promote an atmosphere conducive to their development.?

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.

To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere

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.

The Mission of CMDC is to strengthen and maintain Minnesota's economy by helping to create and expand small business by providing financing for fixed assets. By doing so, CMDC will facilitate investment and job creation in the state.

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.…

CLC Mission: The College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college that delivers high quality, accessible learning opportunities to advance student success and strengthen the diverse communities we serve. SBDC/ITC Mission: Whether starting a new business, positioning a company for growth or seeking to expand globally, the Illinois Small Business Development & International Trade Center (SBDC/ITC) provides clients with confidential one-on-one business advising and a variety of business training programs. Deduplication archived values (Aug. 18, 2020 at 11:15PM by UTC): Email: mbienvenue@clcillinois.edu Phone: 847-543-2033

A private, non-profit education institution established in 1851. Based in Columbia, MO with over 33 evening campuses nationwide and serves over 20,000 students each year online. Unique tuition No Fees, No Book Cost, No Surprises.

Community Business Startup Accelerator is a collaboration between Community College of Philadelphia and LA 21 CDC aimed at a neighborhood-based small business training program to support small business owners in Philadelphia – like you – with tools you need to grow a Thriving, Scalable, and Replicable business capable of creating wealth for you and employment opportunity for your community.

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.

DreamGirl Media provides culturally relevant, media rich, career development content

Our mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

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. Deduplication archived values (Apr. 17, 2020 at 05:56PM by UTC): Start of current Annual Review Year: 2019-08-15 Affiliate Age of Record: 2.0 Primary Contact Work Email: info@ebbkc.com Last Modified By :: Name: EDX Integration Account 18 Digit ID: 0010b00002H9eV6AAJ Account Phone: 913-827-3755 Email: info@ebbkc.com Primary Contact Email: info@ebbkc.com Primary Contact…

Helping Black and Latinx entrepreneurs through new firm program.

The mission of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council is to link Corporate and Government Members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business.

Foster small business growth and economic development within the Topeka/Shawnee County area.

Growth Dimensions provides a progressive and cooperative environment which improves the quality of life by fostering economic opportunity and personal growth.

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,…

We are an educational services firm whose focus is providing education and training for Entrepreneurs and career development focused on creating successful intra-prneurs.

The mission of the Idaho WBC is to serve all women, cultures and communities in achieving their educational, professional and entrepreneurial goals. We believe in the potential of women, minorities, immigrants and families and choose to educate, train and help them obtain successful business ownership and employment.

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.

The Juneau Economic Development Council fosters a healthy and sustainable economic climate in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska. In collaboration with other organizations, JEDC implements initiatives to maintain, expand, and create jobs and economic opportunities. Our primary focus: help make Juneau a great capital city; strengthen key regional industry; promote entrepreneurship and small business; develop talent; and deliver core economic development services.

Who We Are KDDK Legacy Group LLC, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio is a Business-to-Business advisory group. Our team focuses on helping small to mid-sized firms develop effective strategies to grow their businesses to the next level. What Do We

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…

The Dallas/Fort Worth LiftFund Women?s Business Center (WBC) is dedicated to supporting business owners, especially women and minorities, through business education and business consulting. Since 2018, the WBC has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth small business community with consultations and trainings to entrepreneurs at all stages of their business. Whether you need a start-up business plan, or advice and seminars on business and market planning to grow your business, we are here for you. The…

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.

A partnership between LSUA College of Business and the City of Alexandria.

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…

The Miami Valley Small Business Development Center is part of the Entrepreneurs' Center in Downtown Dayton. We help small businesses to start, grow and manage their businesses.

Merit serves an emerging diverse business community in Oregon, providing expert entrepreneurial and financial management training and technical assistance, including family oriented finance management, financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, to build generational wealth and self-advocacy, fostering inclusiveness in building an environment of equitable prosperity.

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

Millcreek provides superior and responsive municipal governance and services in a fiscally conservative and responsible manner that sustains and improves the quality of life for residents and stakeholders of the City.

Mission Bridges is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to help aspiring minority, women, veteran and ex?offender entrepreneurs, regardless of net worth or education level, achieve business ownership dreams, through mentoring, and education. Through our entrepreneur training, support and educational programs, Mission Bridges will increase the success rate of micro-business owners thereby improving lives and boosting the economy through business growth and job creation. Creating opportunities; empowering communities.

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…

To create a framework for all cultures and businesses, through practical tools that lead to career success and progressive knowledge. Achieving economic and global growth

October 2011 – Geoffrey Willett attended PD and NV Fac Cert Trng Bill Schutters attended NV Fac Cert Trng January 2012 – Terry Salyer attended NV Fac Cert Trng Bill Schutters – GV Add-On Fac Cert Trng 2/14/12 Deduplication archived values (Apr. 17, 2020 at 08:40PM by UTC): Shipping State/Province: Kentucky Start of current Annual Review Year: 2018-09-08 Billing Street: 433 Chestnut St Startup Entrepreneurs:…

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God, and provide holistic ministry to our community as well as the world. Seeking to minister to the total person, we are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural ministry impacting the world in which we live with the uncompromising message of Jesus Christ. Committed to the spirit of excellence, we are striving to become an oasis of hope within the Nashville community, by promoting and…

The Small Business Center at Nash Community College exists to increase the success rate and number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to entrepreneurs, prospective and existing small business owners leading to job creation and retention. This mission is accomplished through the free business support services provided that include confidential, one-on-one counseling, business seminar offerings on a wide variety of topics, business courses, professional referrals, a resource…

Making excellence the standard in education and training by securing better results in baseline skills to strengthen all levels of education and training.

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…

We are coaches and connectors. We make sure your business has the right resource at the right time.

The NJPACCI is an organization committed to fostering positive economic development and underrepresented communities, through the development and implementation of economic empowerment opportunity programs and strategies, that will successfully grow new and existing minority business and institutions while providing greater stability and growth of our city, state, and nation.?

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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At Launch Dayton, we believe everyone, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to determine their own economic prosperity. Launch Dayton is a collaborative effort to connect entrepreneurs to peers, resources, and supporters, and to tell the stories of our region?s thriving startup community. This community exists to support and inspire Daytonians who are building businesses.

We create diverse business ecosystems one business at a time

BUSINESS SUCCESS PROGRAM Have a business idea and aren't sure how to get started? Cultivate success with the support of experienced business advisors We aim to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to bring their vision to reality through business coaching, practical training, and access to digital resources. Our programs provide expert-led LIVE online development training and workshop exercises to engage and learn with other leaders and emerging entrepreneurs. Our proven roadmap takes the guesswork out of…

To Retain, Grow, and Attract businesses, workforce, and entrepreneurship in Manitowoc County through regional and community collaboration.

Progress OKC is a 501c3 nonprofit Community Development Corporation created to support and revitalize Oklahoma City communities that have experienced significant disinvestment. ? Our mission is to strengthen and preserve the social and economic fabric in Oklahoma City's underserved communities by engaging in programs and partnerships focused on housing stability, economic mobility, quality of place and education.

To help build strong communities in our 6 county area.

RISE empowers people to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.

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…

To provide entrepreneurial education to Rochester residents

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.

Improving People's Lives Through Small Business Success

Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Succeed

Southwest Wisconsin Business Development, SWCAP offers a variety of professional services suited to the individual needs of new and expanding businesses for the purposes of job creation and increased business success. We offer personalized business coaching along with all phases of your business plan development, in-house micro loans up to $15,000, expanded loans through our partner agency up to $250,000 for qualifying new businesses and expansions in Iowa, Grant, Green, Lafayette, and Richland County Wisconsin.

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.

SparkMacon meets every stage of entrepreneurship, from ideation to prototyping to manufacturing, by providing an adaptable space for innovation, in-house support, as well as connections to local resources that enable them to make a living doing what they love.

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.

Education, Community, and Tools to unleash your entrepreneurial potential. Fall 2022 Program: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/354966172377/

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

The DEC@Redbird is an extension of and one of five location operating under The DEC Network, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that drives innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. Located in the new RedBird development in vibrant Oak Cliff, The DEC@Redbird is dedicated to bringing resources, tools and strategic partnerships to support the entrepreneurs of southern Dallas county. The DEC@Redbird primarily offers membership and co-working services to Southern Dallas…

Calling All Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses! The Hamilton Mill has launched the next phase of the American Dream Initiative (ADI) ? Entrepreneurship Education, a business learning platform powered by regional learning institutions, CEO?s, Kauffman FastTrac®, and certified coaches/facilitators, all dedicated to providing a customized and immersive entrepreneurial instruction to new and aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses. Become a Cohort in the ADI?Entrepreneurship Education Program today! The American Dream Initiative ? Entrepreneurship Education powered by Kauffman FastTrac®, led by on-site certified coaches/facilitators offers the opportunity to:…

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

The Vault is the axis where a hybrid of Art, Wealth, Entrepreneurship and Wellness intersect to build a well world; one community at a time.

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.

UMKC?s Small Business & Technology Development Center is Kansas City?s leading resource for growing and developing businesses. Experienced and dedicated staff provide small businesses and technology venture firms with analysis, training, and guidance.

The IEWBC mission is to counsel, teach, encourage and inspire women business owners at every stage of development and expansion.

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

The Mission is to provide an entrepreneur training facility that supports the professional growth, development, mentorship, and ongoing educational needs of aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and existing small business professionals.

To disrupt the trends of violence and poverty present in urban communities

Helping Veterans Reconnect and Find Success through Entrepreneurship.

MISSION: WOMEN DRIVE THE MARKETPLACE THROUGH PROFITABLE BUSINESSES VGS Consultants, Inc., an Organizational Development and Training Company helping working women between the ages of 45-65 to gain clarity on a business idea; equipping them with the resources and tools to turn that idea into a business, and ignites them to launch their business for profitability?

The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wenatchee Valley College assists existing and future entrepreneurs by providing a one-stop access point for regional resources designed to help you start and grow your business in North Central Washington. Through our network, we offer: Entrepreneurial Support -Starting and growing a business requires deep support. The Center for Entrepreneurship provides networking, mentoring, education, business plan development, workshops, and connections to…

The Western Dairyland Business Centers provides assistance to individuals interested in starting, expanding or improving small businesses primarily in Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix and Trempealeau counties. The Business Centers' services are designed to provide entrepreneurs with access to individualized as well as group business training, referrals, financing, technology, and ongoing business case management services. Assistance is provided at various locations throughout the service area as well as…

Widener University Small Business Development Center assists businesses start, grow and prosper. Our center provides one-on-one consulting services and delivers educational training programs to new and existing businesses in southeastern Pennsylvania. The mission of the Widener SBDC is to grow the economy of Delaware and Philadelphia Counties by providing entrepreneurs with education, information, and the tools necessary to build successful businesses. Early in 2019, Widener…

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

Our Mission- breaking the vicious cycle of poverty through investments in human capital and counseling.

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.