This 24-month program provides the opportunity for the city to embark on efforts to close the racial gap in homeownership by revealing historical patterns of discrimination that may lead to racial inequalities. As of 2020, the homeownership rate for Black residents in West Palm Beach is still much lower than white homeownership rates at 40.3% compared to 56.7%. As a participant of Closing the Gap the city will identify and implement strategies to reduce these racial disparities in homeownership.

Martin County residents Only! Aaces East Stuart is looking for participants for the 1st annual Miss Juneteenth Pagent. Thanks to Quiela Mincey, Margie M. Cevrille-Rogers, and Kim McHardy for attending the meeting tonight and coming together as a community. #aaces2024 #PuttingUnityBackIntoTheCommunity

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs! The highly anticipated UBIZ Co-Lab Cohort 8 is now welcoming applications. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of our exclusive small business coaching program.   The Urban League of Broward County UBIZ Co-Lab Membership Program is a subscription-based service designed to maximize small business growth in the market by exploring the power of small cohort learning. The premium business development service will assist entrepreneurs with increasing revenue and position them to scale. Access up to six months of personalized business coaching with experts in the areas of marketing, IT, accounting, and legal/operational.   [...]

For current small business owners or those contemplating the initiation of a new venture, we cordially invite you to capitalize on this exceptional opportunity by participating in our forthcoming learning series, offered at no cost. Delving into essential business fundamentals and dedicated growth acceleration sessions, this series is designed to provide you with practical and actionable steps, ensuring a solid foundation for your enterprise or facilitating the next strategic leap in your business journey.   Sessions in Business Essentials will prepare small business owners to develop an understanding about financial, legal, and communication & interpersonal skills. Sessions in Business Growth Acceleration [...]

Be one of 20 youths to win seed capital and other awards! Every Tuesday, June 11 to July 2, 2024, 6-8 PM Plan Presentations: July 9, 2024, 6-8 PM Prizes will be awarded at the 1st Annual Young Entrepreneurs Gala Winners are selected for the best business ideas including their business plan and presentation. Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024

The Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC) is on the verge of releasing a funding opportunity seeking applications for the 2024 Great Ideas Initiative (GII). This funding is geared towards smaller community-based nonprofits working to enhance the lives of children 0-18 and their families in Palm Beach County. For more information, we have scheduled a Virtual (Zoom) – Great Ideas Initiative Informational Session on 5/15/2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If you believe GII would be a good opportunity for your organization and have an interest in applying, your attendance is strongly encouraged, although not mandatory. This meeting [...]

Unlock the power of clear and impactful communication with our interactive course led by Dr. Daniel Creed from Palm Beach State College. In this course, you will delve into the fundamentals of interpersonal communication and business writing, including tools such as the rhetorical triangle, and an exploration of the 7 Cs of effective communication.   Moreover, Claudja Henry, owner of Integrity Consult Solutions, will provide practical insights into crafting compelling public and private contract proposals. With her expertise, you'll learn essential techniques for showcasing your business's strengths and securing lucrative projects.

  I thought you may be interested in joining Hanley Foundation and Executive Women of the Palm Beaches for this event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness month. It is free and open to the public. For more information and to register click here. Hope to see you there!    

Please join West Palm 100 for a happy hour benefitting Speak Up for Kids at Roxy’s!   At Speak Up For Kids, they champion best-interest advocacy for children living in Palm Beach County. By supporting kids’ needs, their futures are being rewritten. The cycles of abuse, neglect, and crime are being broken, one child at a time.       Please let us know if you can make it — RSVP here, or reply to this email.       Date: Thursday, May 16   Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm   Location: Roxy’s Pub, 309 Clematis Street, WPB   Admission: includes 1st [...]