Our Work
Empowering small businesses, driving job growth, and generating wealth in underserved communities.
Through technical assistance and one-on-one coaching, The Center has supported:
Diverse Small Businesses
Women-Owned Businesses
Veteran-Owned Businesses
Small Business, Big Impact
At The Center, we champion small businesses to build thriving communities. Our mission: spark job growth and build wealth where it’s needed most. We achieve this through direct support to entrepreneurs, bolstering the small business ecosystem, and partnering with municipalities. With a proven track record, our leaders have been at the forefront of empowering diverse neighborhoods with expert guidance and access to capital.
Direct Services
Small Business
Ecosystem Development
- CDFA Equitable Lending Series
- Climate Resilience
- Business Advisor Certification Program (Coming Soon!)
Municipal Partnerships
2023 Impact Report
In 2023, our programs and services equipped entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and network necessary to expand their businesses and secure contracts worth millions in new revenue. Through new municipal partnerships, we’re helping to scale small businesses into brick-and-mortars and bringing crucial financial relief to aid in small business recovery. The impact of these accomplishments goes beyond individuals – generating jobs, wealth, and opportunity for local communities – and these are just the highlights.