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Closing the Entrepreneurial Gapâ„ 

Our Why?

20% of small businesses fail within their first year.

50% of small businesses 
fail within 5 years.

90% of start-ups fail.

Eight out of 10 Black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months.

​At the core of our company’s growth strategy lies the power of partnerships. Through collaboration with our partners, we expand our clients’ access to valuable information, resources, and expertise, amplifying our global influence and market reach. These partnerships are particularly vital in driving economic equity for populations historically challenged in accessing credit, capital, and other critical resources for business success.

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Launched in 2023, our "Closing the Entrepreneurial Gap™" initiative stands as a testament to our commitment. By partnering with organizations that share this vision, we are working together to dismantle barriers and create opportunities for underserved communities.

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Our Partnership Objectives:

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  • Deliver entrepreneurial education and technical assistance

  • Promote supplier diversity initiatives

  • Increase minority participation in business certification processes

  • Enhance minority-owned businesses’ access to capital

 

Together, we are creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where everyone has the tools and opportunities to thrive.

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Below are our Partners who allow us to make this initiative a reality for those we serve.

Community Partners

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Bank of America

  • Nick Correa, Bank of America

Financial Literacy

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Credit Suite

Affiliate

  • Credit Suite

Business Credit Specialists

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Team Engine

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2023 Impact

We launched nine diverse workshops, covering various facets of entrepreneurship, making a meaningful impact on participants and fostering growth across multiple sectors.

Among the workshop attendees, 13.33% were from minority-owned businesses, demonstrating our dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Of the workshop attendees, 6.67% were from Veteran-Owned businesses, highlighting our commitment to supporting this community.

Among the workshop attendees, 20% were women-owned businesses, reflecting our commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs.

Past Events 

Small Business Retirement Solutions

Small Business Retirement Solutions

Merril Lynch

Veteran-Owned Certification

Veteran-Owned Certification

Exodus-CEO

Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Access to Capital

Access to Capital

Bank of America

Cash Flow Fundamentals

Cash Flow Fundamentals

Bank of America

Business Fundability

Business Fundability

Credit Suite- CEO

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Bank of America

Building Business Credit

Building Business Credit

Operation Hope

Access to Capital

Access to Capital

ACE-Atlanta

5C's of Credit

5C's of Credit

Bank of America

Ty Crandall

Ty Crandall

Building Business Credit

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