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