Innovating On

HOW ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT IS ACCESSED TO BRIGE THE GAPS IN RACIAL, INCOME AND GENDER EQUITY

Empowering underserved small business owners to overcome barriers, achieve entrepreneurship goals, and foster economic growth in their communities. By providing training, mentorship, and access to capital, Centro Community Partners disrupts the economic development ecosystem, employing innovative methods in teaching entrepreneurship and connecting women and BIPOC entrepreneurs with vital local resources.

Programs for Entrepreneurs

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE IMPACT

Discovering the right time and place to blend technology and in-person support to help entrepreneurs start, grow and sustain their small businesses. This includes Centro’s programs, one-on-one support, and mobile app.

Capital Hub

TESTING NEW WAYS TO ACCESS CAPITAL

From crowd-funded loans using social underwriting to using technology to scale pre-loan technical assistance, Centro is exploring new ways for entrepreneurs to access interest-free Kiva loans, small business loans and grants.

Capacity Building

BRINGING SUPPORT TO ALL LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Making our internal tools, resources, and best practices available to other organizations to build out the ecosystem of support for entrepreneurs in local communities throughout the United States and beyond.