Preparing for Capital

Our small business services come with the added benefit of access to funding in the form of grants, loans and referrals. JumpStart has deployed more than $2M in grants and nondilutive loans since 2018. Additionally, we guide qualified entrepreneurs to businessfriendly lending programs without the obstacles imposed by traditional banking institutions.

Small Business Impact Program

JumpStart’s Impact Program is the region’s leading small business accelerator. In this free 12-week intensive, participants sharpen their skills through hands-on learning and personalized guidance. Graduates take home up to $10K in grant capital in the pitch competition finale.

Entrepreneurs not yet ready for the Impact Program can take advantage of other programming to build their business acumen and network. Blueprint is a five-week online course providing foundational education for early-stage businesses. The Impacto program is our Spanish-language small business accelerator, offering one-on-one coaching and technical assistance to Latino/Hispanic small business owners.

Impact Program By The Numbers

companies have participated in the Program to date

$545k+ 69% 70% 9%

Black-owned businesses Women-owned businesses Latino-owned businesses

150+ in grant dollars deployed