We grow and support Black solopreneurs and microbusinesses by delivering targeted technical assistance and shared professional services that empower business owners to grow their operations and scale their businesses. Dedicated to serving the whole business, we not only focus on the health of the business, but also the health of the business owner by partnering with licensed wellness coaches and mental health practitioners to serve as mentors to small businesses. Our core belief is that by serving the whole business, the entire community prospers economically and holistically.
(verb) raise or lift up to a higher position.
OUR MISSION
Program Overview
We offer multiple training programs for Black solopreneurs and microbusinesses who want to take their business to the next level. Our most popular course is ELEVATE, a 12-week incubator that is tailored to serve the most urgent needs identified by small businesses.
The ELEVATE program provides small businesses, who we refer to as “Villagers,” the resources, tools, professional services, and access to experts within the Village Market Atlanta ecosystem to help them scale and grow their business from a single employee model to a thriving business with multiple employees.
100 Businesses Served
THE BREAKDOWN
57% ATLANTA
23% ATLANTA MSA
10% GEORGIA
10% Out of State
The Focus
12-Week Cohort for Small Businesses
Business Development, Wellness Classes & Mentorship
Professional & Technical Support Services
Access to Affordable Online & Physical Retail Spaces
Collab & Connect With Community Partners & Leaders
Elevate Curriculum Overview
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Over
45,000
in non-dilutive grants
Meet the Village
Grant Winners
Meet the Village
Facilitators
UnStuck
UnStuck provides an enriching opportunity for entrepreneurs/ small businesses to present his/her business challenges to a village of dynamic leaders and trendsetters in their respected fields, and as a village, we provide tools, field experiences, and resources to help them become “unstuck.”
Training
Our most popular training is Elevate, a 12-week incubator tailored to serve the most urgent needs identified by small businesses.
Shared Professional Services
Get targeted technical assistance and professional services that empower you to focus, grow, and scale your business.
Community & Accountability
Never go alone with access to wellness coaches, mentors, and our community of driven entrepreneurs to help you thrive.
