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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.

Small Businesses
Of Urban Jobs
Of Businesses
Jobs Annually

*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.