Business Resources

IFundWomen of Color

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No charge to join Fees for Coaching

Address:
IFundWomen, Inc.
511 W 25th St., New York
New York 10001

Email: karen@ifundwomen.com
Phone: (646) 543-4001

Target Audience:
Minority women

Summary of Services:
An inclusive cohort of diverse entrepreneurs who will get access to capital through crowdfunding and grants, coaches and mentors with a shared experience, and a private network to collaborate, commiserate, and celebrate with.

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Invest Atlanta

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$100 Application Fee

Address:
Invest Atlanta
133 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 2900
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 880-4100

Target Audience:
Minorities and women

Summary of Services:
Provides gap financing through various loan programs to small, minority and female-owned businesses to expand and/or relocate in the City of Atlanta. The purpose of these loans is to revitalize targeted commercial neighborhood areas, promote business development projects and stimulate job creation within the City. 

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The Entrepreneurship Center/Urban League of Greater Atlanta

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No charge

Contact: Marc Parham
Phone: (404) 659-1150
Email: mparham@ulgatl.org

Target Audience:
Metro Atlanta microenterprises and entrepreneurs

Summary of Services:
Provides capacity building, training, coaching, and development programming for microenterprise business owners. Managed by ULGA, classes and resources are provided to inexperienced and experienced microenterprise entrepreneurs.

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Accelerating Growth Activator’s Program (AGAP)

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No charge

Email: AGAPINFO@aceloans.org

Target Audience:
Businesses in existence for more than 5 years, with 2 or more employees, 1 or more customers and > $500K in revenue in previous year

Summary of Services:
AGAP is a leadership development program designed to empower established business owners to scale and continue to grow their business leveraging a series of bi-weekly 2-hour evening sessions and 1:1 coaching with subject matter experts to solve business owners’ pain points! 

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U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development program

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No charge

Email: 8aquestions@sba.gov
or contact local SBA Office

Target Audience:
Socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities

Summary of Services:
To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program.

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MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Initiative

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No charge

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230

Phone: (202) 482-2332

Target Audience:
Minority women

Summary of Services:
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) developed Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) to focus on the fast-expanding minority women entrepreneur population as a revenue generators for families, communities, and the nation. Includes resources, events, and opportunities for WMBEs.

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U.S. Small Business Administration White House HBCU Initiative

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No charge

Contact: Donald Smith

Email: donald.smith@sba.gov
Phone: (202) 205-7279

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
Raise awareness and provide information to raise the capacity of HBCU’s to participate in federally funded programs. To increase the capacity of HBCU’s to access resources to fulfill their educational and service missions, SBA will engage and provide HBCU’s with the information needed to access and compete for federal grants and contracts. Promote collaboration between HBCUs and the SBA Resource Partners and District Offices. HBCU are vibrant contributors to their local economies. SBA and its resources can support the mission of HBCU’s by supporting the entrepreneurial efforts of students, alumni and assist the entrepreneurship focused outreach efforts those institutes of higher education.

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U.S. Small Business Administration 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program

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No charge

Local SBA Office or
Office of Business Development
409 Third St. SW, eighth Flr.
Washington, DC 20416

Email: omta@sba.gov

Target Audience:
Small business that are:
Located in areas of high unemployment or low-income;
Owned by low income-individuals;
Certified as an 8(a) participant, HUBZone small business, and/or economically- disadvantaged women-owned small business.

Summary of Services:
SBA's 7(j) program provides assistance to small businesses to help them successfully compete for federal, state, and local contracting opportunities as a prime or subcontractor.

Businesses in the program receive training, executive education, and one-on-one consulting in a wide range of activities, and the opportunity to participate in courses in the following areas:
Accounting, Marketing, Stategic and operational planning, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Contract Management, Compliance, Various business-related software.

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U.S. Small Business Administration Natural Resource Sales Assistance program

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No charge

Office of Government Contracting
409 3rd Street SW, Suite 8800
Washington, DC 20416

Phone: (202) 205-6460

or

Stewart Kallam, Industrial Specialist
Forestry, Forest Service Regions: R8, R9
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Government Contracting
233 Peachtree St. NE suite 225
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 331-0141
Email: stewart.kallam@sba.gov

Target Audience:
Small businesses participation in the program depends on which kind of resources the business is trying to purchase.

Summary of Services:
The SBA uses small business set-asides to help small businesses get a fair share of government property sales and leases. Set-asides limit bidding on the products exclusively to small businesses first. That way, small businesses get a chance to bid with limited competition before the products are offered to other businesses in the open market. Sometimes, agencies will divide materials into smaller parcels to make it easier for small businesses to afford. The SBA also provides counseling and other assistance to small businesses on government sales and leasing. The program covers five categories of federal resources. They are:
-Timber and related forest products
-Strategic materials
-Royalty oil
-Leases involving rights to minerals, coal, oil, and gas
-Surplus real and personal property

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

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No charge

To apply for the program:
https://10ksbapply.com/user

To apply for a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses loan and small business funding:
https://10ksbapply.com/content/capital-program-lending-partners
List of Local Education Programs:
https://10ksbapply.com/local-education-programs

National Cohort Program Contact Information:
https://10ksbapply.com/local-education-programs

Phone: (617) 238-3022
E-mail: 10ksb@icic.org

Target Audience:
Small business owners or small business co-owners who have:
-Been in operation for 2+ years.
-Business revenue > $75000 in the most recent fiscal year
-At least 2 employees including the owner

Summary of Services:
Helps small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. To date, more than 9,700 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Through the program, you will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth. Applicants selected for the education program will receive a world-class business education and connections to a professional support network at no cost.

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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

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Certification Fees range from $350 - $1250
based on revenue category

Address:
1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 872-5515

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
Mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. Provides certification, events, networking, support, resources, and connections.

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The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

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Various charges for workshops.
Many are free.

Address:
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 E Broad St.
Athens, GA 30602-5412

Phone: (706) 542-2762

Send a message at:
https://www.georgiasbdc.org/contact/

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as one of Georgia’s top providers of small business assistance, the SBDC has 18 offices ranging from Rome to Valdosta to serve the needs of Georgia’s business community. Services range from training, to consulting and international trade.

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Center for Civic Innovation

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Workshop/Event Membership is $0 to $250 depending on plan;
Workspace Membership starts at $10/10 days up to $750/mo.

Address:
115 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, Ste. 304
Atlanta, GA 30303

Website:
https://www.civicatlanta.org/contact-us

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
Fostering civic solutions to inequalities faced within metro Atlanta, Center for Civic Innovation hosts programs for community based social entrepreneurs. Hosts 18,000 sq. ft. of office space. Offers a 6-month Fellowship program.

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Flashpoint at Georgia Tech

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No charge

Address:
828 West Peachtree Street St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone: (404) 385-7275
Email: info@flashpointgt.com

Target Audience:
Technology startups

Summary of Services:
Flashpoint is a startup accelerator - igniting technology startups with a competitive, shared learning environment, successful, connected mentors, access to the Flashpoint Investment Fund and fueled by the resources of Georgia Tech.

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Save Small Business Fund

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Summary of Services:
An initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The Save Small Business Fund was a way for larger businesses and philanthropies to help the small business community suffering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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STATE OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES REPORT

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No charge

www.ventureneer.com

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
To better understand how the economic growth of the past few years has influenced the dynamism of women-owned businesses, the 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report compared 2019 to 2014 and 2018. The report looks at trends in the number of firms, employment and revenue across various factors.

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Center for Black Women’s Wellness: Women's Economic Self Sufficiency Program (WESSP)

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No charge

Address:
477 Windsor St. SW, Ste. 309
Atlanta, GA 30312

Email: wessp@cbww.org

Phone: (404) 688-9202 ext 123

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
CBWW's Women's Economic Self Sufficiency Program (WESSP) is a micro-enterprise development initiative used as a strategy to increase the opportunity for women to become self employed by starting and operating a micro-business. The program serves primarily low-to-moderate income women by providing them with financial literacy, life skills, business development and technical assistance.

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ACE Women’s Business Center

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No charge

Phone: (678) 335-5600 #3
Email: acewbc@aceloans.org

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
Empowers women, minorities, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs through financial education and training.

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U.S. Small Business Administration Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program

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No charge

Email: wosb@sba.gov

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program.

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Atlanta MBDA Business Center

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No charge

Address:
Atlanta MBDA Business Center
75 Fifth St. NW, Ste. 3000
Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone: (404) 894-8150

Target Audience:
Minorities

Summary of Services:
Helps Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) access capital, increase profitability, and scale their businesses. Connects MBEs with innovative opportunities and global partnerships with a goal to scale and strengthen minority businesses while creating jobs in the community. 

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U.S. Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders Initiative

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No charge

Email: emergingleaders@sba.gov
or Contact local SBA office

Target Audience:
Small businesses that have:
- annual revenues of at least $250,000
- been in business for at least 3 yrs
- at least 1 employee other then self

Summary of Services:
The Emerging Leaders Initiative is an intensive executive-level series intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities.  Developed by SBA and drawing on the experiences of advisors and business leaders in urban communities across the country, this comprehensive curriculum provides the tools to catapult your company to the next level and help it emerge as a force in your community.

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U.S. Small Business Administration Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses program

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No charge

Address:
409 Third St. SW, Ste. 5700
Washington, DC 20416

Phone: (202) 205-6673

Target Audience:
Small businesses where:
- 51% is owned and controlled by 1 or more service-disabled veterans
- one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions
(Eligible veterans must have a service-connected disability)

Summary of Services:
The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program. Joining the disabled veterans’ business program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for.

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U.S. Small Business Administration HUBZone program

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No charge

Local SBA Office or
Office of the HUBZone Program
409 Third St. SW, Ste. 8800
Washington, DC 20416

Email: hubzone@sba.gov

Target Audience:
SBA-certified small businesses that have:
- at least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, a Native Hawaiian organization, or an Indian tribe
- its principal office located in a HUBZone.
- at least 35% of its employees are located in a HUBZone

Summary of Services:
The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.

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Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Base Membership: $100
Various charges for other optional services

Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
504 Fair St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Email: info@rcie.org

Target Audience:
Minorities

Summary of Services:
Offers access to place and space, resources, networks, mentorship, technical assistance and education. Atlanta’s nexus between community, exposure, access and opportunity.

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Atlanta Tech Village

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Various charges for events.
Some are free.

Address:
3423 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Email: info@atlantatechvillage.com

Target Audience:
Small business owners
Specific programs targeted for woman and minorities.

Summary of Services:
Work alongside other passionate, supportive entrepreneurs who know exactly the challenges facing you. Every day, you’ll connect to the big ideas, talented people and funding you need to thrive.

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Ascend Atlanta

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https://ascendatlanta.com/
Applications are closed at this time.

Target Audience:
Minority business owners

Summary of Services:
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has partnered with Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, TechSquare Labs, Village Micro Fund, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, and Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative launch Ascend Atlanta, a technology startup and small business support ecosystem for minority-led companies throughout Metropolitan Atlanta.

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U. S. Women's Chamber of Commerce

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Membership is $199/yr
Various fees for certifications

Chat support:
http://staging2.uswcc.org/contact/

Phone: (202) 607-2488

Target Audience:
Women

Summary of Services:
The Women’s Chamber helps women start and build successful businesses and careers, gain access to government contracts, grow as leaders and prepare for a secure retirement.

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America’s SBDC

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Various fees for training

Contact your local Georgia SBDC:
https://americassbdc.org/find-your-sbdc/

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
America’s SBDC represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can go to their local SBDCs for FREE face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics.

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UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University

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No charge

Address:
75 Piedmont Ave. NE, Ste. 700
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 413-7830
Email: atlanta@georgiasbdc.org

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
Provides a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing tools, training & resources. It is a department of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business with four full-time professional consultants. Offers no-cost consulting on a variety of subjects including business plans, marketing strategies, financial analysis, management structure, access to capital, and much more. Some assistance is also provided to pre-venture businesses that have gathered the necessary information and are ready to move forward with starting their business.

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Atlanta Ventures

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No charge

Phone: (404) 590-4660

Website:
https://www.atlantaventures.com/capital#partner

Target Audience:
Small businesses in the southeastern U.S.

Summary of Services:
We support entrepreneurs by creating intentional and supportive community. We educate entrepreneurs with content and tools. We invest in entrepreneurs with capital to elevate them to the next level. 

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Georgia Small Business Association

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Membership dues start at $195

Phone:
1-800-NFIB-NOW
(800) 634-2669

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST
Monday – Friday

Target Audience:
Small businesses

Summary of Services:
Gives small and independent business a voice in governmental decision-making through advocacy. Also works with trusted providers to offer quality products and services that can save businesses time and money.

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The Farm

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Businesses selected for each cohort receive $35K
in seed capital in exchange for 7% of equity

Website:
https://thefarmatl.com/contact/

Address:
2605 Circle 75 Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30339

Target Audience:
Small businesses with a technology focus.
Must be in Atlanta or be able to be in the Atlanta area for the 12 week course.

Summary of Services:
The Farm is an innovation hub supporting startups and founders from around the world and Atlanta’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. We feature two startup accelerators powered by Boomtown: The Farm and SportsTech, both based in Atlanta at an Innovation Center at The Battery which offers premium event space, a cutting-edge hardware prototyping lab, and coworking facilities.

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