The Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
Small Business Empowerment Fund
Created to support the businesses of underserved and underrepresented communities, who have fewer than 5 employees and gross receipts less than $50,000. ASBTCI uses management strategies created and used within training, special events and sports.
https://www.znef.org/projects-6
Building Strong Businesses Through Strategy, Community & Movement!
- Empowering the black owned business to Grow, Sustain and Thrive.
- Many small businesses fail due to lack of structure, training and resources--Not Passion.
- The purpose of the grant is to support historically underserved and underrepresented small business owners, with particular emphasis on promoting equitable access to capital, resources and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs facing systemic economic barriers in the cities of Atlanta, Ga and Chicago, Il.
- This grant is managed by the Zeta National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) and you can donate at this website address https://www.znef.org/projects-6 .
Events Coming Soon.
- Small Business, The World’s Engine of Growth, A Global Journey through Enterprise, Innovation and Community Impact. At the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Chicago, Il. Kick off date May 2, 2026.
- Sankofa Genealogy Circle June, 2026.
- The Prepared Life: A Financial Resilience System, 2026.