CO.STARTERS

Workforce Development Entrepreneurship Initiative

Through our partnership with The Flourishing Agency, the Workforce Development Entrepreneurship Initiative implemented a 10-week CO.STARTERS program designed to empower aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs from underserved communities in Memphis. The program offered step-by-step business training, leadership development, and peer support using the nationally recognized CO.STARTERS curriculum.

Understand their customers and test business ideas

Learn legal and accounting fundamentals

Develop funding strategies and growth plans

Strengthen confidence and leadership skills through peer collaboration

Build marketing, revenue, and financial models

12

Entrepreneurs Graduated the Program

+72%

Stronger Financial Literacy and Funding Readiness

360

Education Hours Provided