The Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
Small Business Empowerment Fund
Proudly Administered by THE ATLANTA SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING CONSORTIUM, INC. (ASBTCI)in collaboration with the Zeta National Educational Foundation, both are NONPROFIT 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATIONS.
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.
Donate to the fund at:
https://www.znef.org/projects-6
https://www.znef.org/projects-6
Building Strong Businesses Through Strategy, Community & Movement!
Celebrate Black Owned Small Businesses with us during the month of National Black Owned Small Business Month, August, 2026. Join us in our virtual Lunch and Learn workshops. Register for the workshops at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-owned-small-business-the-worlds-engine-of-growth-tickets-1992651197372.
- 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. In Person workshop day October 17, 2026.
- Sankofa Genealogy Circle September 2026.
- The Prepared Life: A Financial Resilience System, November 2026.