Our PROGRAMS

ELEVATE targets the most urgent needs identified by small businesses by bridging the gap between instruction and practical application. Over 12 weeks, industry leaders provide interactive sessions, empowering businesses with the tools they need to scale and be competitive in their industries. Taking a holistic approach, weekly, “villagers” engage in wellness support led by licensed professionals. Practitioners provide best practices and tools to navigate the emotional challenges of business ownership.

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ELEVATED CITIES

ELEVATED CITIES powered by Mastercard, builds on Our Village United’s ELEVATE program which works to provide wrap-around support for solopreneurs and microbusinesses through targeted capital grants, technical assistance, shared professional services, and wellness support for the business owner. ELEVATED CITIES will impact Black-owned businesses across the nation.

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ELEVATE Mississippi

ELEVATE Mississippi powered by W. K. Kellogg Foundation, supports Mississippi residents who are small business owners in need of technical assistance to enhance their business operations. The program provides resources, tools, mentorship, training, and wellness support, and connects an ecosystem of Black-owned, LatinX-owned, and Native American/Indigenous-owned businesses to thriving community partners who are dedicated to the growth of solopreneurs and microbusinesses.

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ELEVATED

ELEVATED, powered by Mastercard, is 36-week program exclusively for BeyGOOD Black Parade Route small business owners dedicated to bridging the gap between instruction and practical application.

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HER PROBONO PROGRAM

Her Pro Bono Program powered by Walmart.org, offers Contextual Technical Assistance and Shared Professional Services for Black women founders primarily in retail-facing businesses in the South East region of the U.S.

The program will provide support to small businesses in the following areas: Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Fundraising.

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GET PROCURED

Get Procured, powered by the Rockefeller Foundation, is here to empower founders on their path to success. Get Procured is a program designed exclusively for Georgia and Mississippi small business owners. We understand that navigating the state and local government procurement landscape can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve crafted comprehensive training that will equip 75 founders with the knowledge and skills necessary to master the procurement process.

Get Procured Mississippi Application Period Opening Soon!

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