This meeting serves as a collaborative forum for entrepreneurs, business support organizations, community partners, and stakeholders to strengthen relationships, share resources, and advance equitable economic opportunities. Participants receive updates on programs and initiatives, explore funding and contracting opportunities, exchange best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions that support business resilience, capacity building, and long-term sustainability. The meeting also promotes entrepreneur wellness through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to culturally responsive resources that help businesses thrive.

Conduct small business needs assessments using culturally appropriate intake, assessment and technical assistance tools.

Provide individual technical assistance for small business funding applications and other needs (in-person, phone, email, online meeting platforms), with verbal interpretation services for clients as needed.

Provide the necessary guidance and support “direct hand-to-hand” referrals to other SBRN members or other relevant community providers for services we are unable to provide.

Ensure direct referrals to other relevant community providers as needed for questions/work outside of our current abilities.

View our list of available grant opportunities, eligibility, and deadlines.