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CWI Core Program

Small Business Development & Support

Build businesses. Build communities.

Practical planning, tools, training, mentorship and resource navigation that help entrepreneurs launch, grow and sustain community-rooted businesses.

Who It Serves

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Existing small-business owners
  • Youth and adults exploring entrepreneurship
  • Community-based founders

Services Provided

  • Business planning and branding
  • Marketing and website support
  • Grant readiness and funding navigation
  • AI workshops
  • Mentorship and resource connections

Benefits

  • Business launch support
  • Growth strategy
  • Entrepreneurial confidence
  • Community wealth building
  • Stronger access to opportunity

The CWI Pathway

From first step to sustainable success.

Designed to address limited startup guidance, weak branding, gaps in capital knowledge and disconnected business resources.

01◎

Plan Your Vision

02◇

Build Your Foundation

03△

Launch With Confidence

04↗

Grow Sustainably

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Included With Every Participant

Individualized CHW support & advocacy

Each participant receives personalized advocacy, systems navigation, resource connections, warm handoffs and follow-up support across school, work, business and life.

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