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We collaboratively support small businesses in historically disinvested communities.

We believe now is the time to collectively invest in communities that have long been ignored and discounted by larger systems. We know that by investing in small businesses we are generating wealth for generations to come and creating access and opportunities for communities to thrive.

We are working with partners to build this comprehensive program that will ultimately result in a network of support for small businesses.

Our Partners

Our Goals
Create baseline data on small businesses in Lake County.
Encourage participant businesses’ viability and sustainability by taking an individualized approach to mentorship, technical assistance and financial support.
Provide collaborative space for peer learning networks for small business owners.
Foster a more equitable environment for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Increase economic development and community engagement within priority ZIP codes.
Create pipelines of entrepreneurship in historically disinvested communities.
Thank you to our funding partners