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The
Center is creating jobs by helping LGBT entrepreneurs start
and grow businesses. We offer a variety of programs including
one-on-one counseling, group workshops, and seminars, help
accessing capital, and post-loan technical assistance.
One-On-One
Counseling
It
is our goal to serve as the nexus for LGBT entrepreneurs
seeking access to the full spectrum of business assistance
services. This includes access to capital, business management,
accounting, record keeping, taxes, marketing, sales, public
relations, and advertising.
Workshops
The
Center holds a vast array of workshops to help LGBT people
start, run, and grow their businesses. These workshops
include topics like how to write a business plan, market
a business, and explore financing alternatives for small
businesses.
The LGBT Business Plan Loan Factory is free, five-week program for business owners and motivated entrepreneurs who need financing to start or grow their businesses. This program helps entrepreneurs understand what is involved in the loan application process, and it will feature leading experts who will review all of the elements of the loan package.
For information about our most recent series please download our program flyer.
Castro/Upper Market Business Attraction Program
The Castro is famous for its vibrant and visible LGBT community and its small, owner-operated businesses attracting thousands of tourists and visitors each year. But business vacancies are on the rise, and several major development projects will create more commercial business opportunities by adding tens of thousands of square feet of vacant commercial space in the Castro.
The Center has joined with others to launch a business attraction campaign to ensure the Castro's future as a diverse and thriving neighborhood. Our goal is to address the increasing vacancy rate in the CBD through attracting new businesses to the Castro/Upper Market neighborhood. For more information, download our information flyer.
Post-Loan
Technical Assistance
Clients
can also count on receiving post-loan technical assistance
including site visits, review of financial statements,
general management advice, and guidance with the creation
of jobs.
"I
just wanted to thank you for helping me get on the right
track with my desire to own my own business! Thanks for
helping me get through the ‘fear factor' of trying
something new. Your genuine enthusiasm went a long way
towards my believing that this is indeed possible!"
- Business Development Client
For information about our most recent series please download our program flyer.
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