Introduction to the Program:

Entrepreneurship and Business Development provides minority-owned businesses with financial investment, technical training and corporate relationships to create economic opportunities that ensure long-term growth.

Program Initiatives:

Small and mid-sized businesses are the best creators of new wealth in America. There has been an exponential growth of minority-owned, small businesses since the 1970s; however, they have not kept pace with the growth of their communities furthering the economic divide. The Entrepreneurship and Business Development division develops programs that increase the success and profitability of entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring living wage employment opportunities to area residents.

Signature Programs:

Entrepreneurship Center Program provides management counseling and training services, enabling minority entrepreneurs to generate and maintain new business opportunities that lead to high-level growth.