We express our gratitude to the Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce (COAACC) for their unwavering support and recognition of the Urban Business Development Center (The U).
The COAACC has awarded The U with the prestigious 2023 Business Advocate Award, and we are truly honored to receive this recognition.
The COAACC has been an integral part of the business community in Central Ohio, supporting and advocating for African American entrepreneurs and businesses. Their commitment to creating a thriving business ecosystem has had a significant impact on the local economy and has helped many businesses grow and succeed.
The Business Advocate Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at The U. We are committed to providing valuable resources and support to entrepreneurs in the community, and this award serves as a validation of our efforts.
We would like to thank the COAACC for their continued support and for recognizing the important role that The U plays in the community.
As we continue to support entrepreneurs in Central Ohio, we would like to highlight the following companies as valuable entrepreneurial resources in the area.
These organizations provide valuable resources and support to entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we encourage anyone in the community who is starting or growing a social impact business to connect with them.
The U
The Urban Launch School Accelerator is a full 12-week accelerator walking entrepreneurs through taking a business from idea to launch. The experience includes specific workshops around being a black or brown led business and overcoming hurdles faced in the entrepreneurial journey. Each week focuses on a different area of business until eventually getting to a place of launch readiness. Participants have an opportunity to receive micro grants and business services totaling in over $35,000.
Can't Stop Columbus
Can't Stop Columbus is a community-wide movement.
Activating our city's talents and passions, we're putting bold ideas into action to deliver real solutions that unite our community.
Join us for our hackathon event on April 28th to 30th, and let’s work together to support the amazing nonprofit and social impact organizations in our community!
SEA Change
Training to help social entrepreneurs develop sustainability, determine their meaningful social impact, and access the tools they need to successfully launch their business.
GiveBackHack
Your launchpad for social impact. At the intersection of tech, business, and community we bring together passionate community members to develop sustainable solutions to our most pressing social issues. GiveBackHack runs annual launchpad events to launch new social enterprises and other events to connect like minded individuals year-round.
1 Million Cups
A weekly community event that brings entrepreneurs and the Columbus community together over coffee and conversations.
1MC is an educational experience where presenters share their business or idea and get feedback from the community and is open to anyone.
In closing, we once again express our heartfelt appreciation to the COAACC for their support and recognition. We look forward to continuing our work with the COAACC and other valuable entrepreneurial resources in the area to support the growth and success of businesses in Central Ohio.