Programs

  • Centro Entrepreneurship Programs

    TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSE, CENTRO HAS AFFILIATED ITSELF WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL AND GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISPENSE BASIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, FACILITATE BUSINESS STUDENTS AS ADVISORS, AND GIVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL WHEN THE ENTREPRENEURS ARE READY.CENTRO DIVIDES ITS PROGRAM INTO SEVEN ACTIVITIES AS FOLLOWS:BASIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (BEP) - ACTIVITY IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS PRIMARILY ON THE IDEA STAGE OF THEIR BUSINESS AND WHO HAVE NOT BEEN EXPOSED YET TO ANY BUSINESS EDUCATION. THIS ACTIVITY IS NINE SESSIONS THAT TEACHES ENTREPRENEURS ABOUT BASIC BUSINESS FUNCTIONS SUCH AS STRATEGY, BUSINESS FINANCE, MARKET ANALYSIS, OPERATION, PERSONAL BUDGETING THAT LET TO THE CREATION OF A BUSINESS PLAN. THE BEP PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP - ACTIVITY IS A BASIC, ONE-DAY OR TWO-DAY WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING AN ACCELERATED PROGRAM TO CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN AND LAUNCH A NEW SMALL BUSINESS. THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.ADVANCED ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (AEP) - ACTIVITY IS CREATED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED A BASIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM OR SIMILAR TRAINING, HAVE A PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, AND WANT HELP DEVELOPING A BUSINESS MODEL THEY CAN ACT UPON. THE 10 SESSION AEP IS DESIGNED FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO VALIDATE THEIR BUSINESS MODELS AND LAUNCH OR GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. THE AEP TEACHES PARTICIPANTS TO ANALYZE, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENT BUSINESS PLANS. THE AEP IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. CENTRO CAPITAL HUB - ACTIVITY THAT CONNECTS ENTREPRENEURS TO CAPITAL AND GRANTS, INCLUDING KIVA ZERO INTEREST LOANS UP TO $15,000, GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SBA FUNDS.ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUITE (E-SUITE) - ACTIVITY IS CENTRO'S TURN-KEY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SOLUTION THAT IS OFFERED TO OTHER NON-PROFIT MDOS TO ADOPT CENTRO'S TECHNOLOGY AND CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN AND BIOPIC ENTREPRENEURS IN OTHER GEOGRAPHIC AREAS. CENTRO BUSINESS PLANNING APP (CENTRO APP) - ACTIVITY IS A FREE MOBILE SELF-PACE TOOL TAHT WALK ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A SERIES OF FUN ACTIVITIES TO PRODUCE A MICRO-LOAN READY BUSINESS PLAN ON THEIR PHONE. THE CENTRO APP ALSO SERVES AS A PLATFORM TO BUILD LOCALIZED VIRTUAL MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEMS HOSTING LOCAL MICROLENDERS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS) AND MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (MDOS), CONNECTING LOW-INCOME BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR) ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES WITH LOCAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVING ECONOMIC OUTCOMES. IT IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, RUSSIAN AND PROTUGUESE, AND HAS DELIVERED BUSINESS PLANS IN 156 COUNTRIES.ADVISORY SERVICES - ACTIVITY THAT ALLOWS AN ACCESS TO QUALITY MENTORSHIP AND BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES HELPS ENTREPRENEURS ACCESS AND CONNECT WITH SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORS, WHO CAN ASSIST UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND MINORITIES. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CENTRO CREATED THE RAPID RESPONSE ADVISORY TEAM TO BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE QUALITY ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES COME BACK STRONGER.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023
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    990
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    $1M

  • Program 1 [2024]

    During the financial year from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Centro Community Partners strengthened its commitment to advancing financial empowerment and entrepreneurship support for underserved communities. Our programs, partnerships, and innovations enabled us to make a significant impact on small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and their families.Key Achievements:- Entrepreneurship Support & Training-- Served over 253 entrepreneurs through our Bootcamp, Basic Entrepreneurship, Start My Business, Grow My Business, and Fund My Business programs.-- Conducted 60 coaching sessions, equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills to launch and scale their businesses.-- Unique Served Entrepreneurs in Programs: 158-- Unique Served Entrepreneurs in Access to Capital: 35- Access to Capital & Financial Empowerment-- Provided financial literacy and credit-building education to individuals, focusing on Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and low-income communities.-- Facilitated access to micro-loans and alternative funding sources, helping 36 businesses secure capital for growth.-- Total Capital Access Records: 36-- Unique Entrepreneurs Who Accessed Capital: 35-- Total Microloan Amount Accessed: $361,500- Tech Innovation & Expansion-- Transitioned from the Centro Business Planning App to the Centro CEO App, expanding access to our business development tools.- Community & Partnerships-- Strengthened collaboration with the Public Library System in California, New York, and Florida. Also, deepen our relationship with Kiva, Small Business Women Associations, Small Business Development Centers, and CDFIs, deepening support for small business owners.-- Attended 16 community events and networking opportunities, fostering connections among entrepreneurs and resource providers.- Organizational Growth & Equity Work-- Completed a year-long anti-racist education initiative, engaging 12 staff members in monthly training sessions from October 2023 to May 2024.-- Expanded our team, hiring five new trainers, program managers, and technology operations staff to enhance program delivery and impact.- Recognition-- During the financial year from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Centro Community Partners received several notable awards recognizing our commitment to empowering underserved entrepreneurs:-- Truist Foundation Inspire Award: In April 2024, we were honored with the top grant at the Truist Foundation's Inspire Awards, a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits with innovative technology solutions to support undercapitalized communities. This recognition included a $250,000 grant to advance our initiatives, along with an additional $75,000 Audience Favorite award, reflecting the community's support for our mission.Centro Community Partners continues to drive economic empowerment through innovation, education, and advocacy. We look forward to building on these achievements in the coming year and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across diverse communities.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
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    990
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    $1.1M