The Small Business Mentorship Initiative is an independent, not-for-profit organization that champions and supports entrepreneurs and small business owners in high-needs, underserved communities throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond.
We develop and maintain a network of accomplished business leaders who provide dedicated, one-on-one mentorship, guidance, and connections. Our mentors are generalists with broad experience in all aspects of starting and running a small business, including strategy, finance, marketing, and operations.
Underrepresented and disadvantaged entrepreneurs – particularly those operating in low-income neighborhoods – must overcome a unique set of challenges to achieve profitability and sustainability in their small business ventures.
With the right support, these entrepreneurs can reach their full potential – for themselves and those around them.
And when we help under-resourced and underrepresented business owners build great businesses, we help them build great communities too.
When Small Businesses Rise, We All Do.
*According to the US Small Business Association (SBA), small businesses with 500 employees or fewer make up 99.9% of all US businesses and create two-thirds of new jobs.