{"id":2099,"date":"2024-06-05T14:30:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hope-cu.local\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2099"},"modified":"2024-08-26T02:18:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T06:18:44","slug":"deep-south-economic-mobility-collaborative","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hopecu.org\/product\/business\/special-programs\/deep-south-economic-mobility-collaborative\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hope-product-content-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hope-product-content-side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading hope-product-heading\">The DSEMC brings financing, technical assistance, and procurement opportunities to the region.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hope-product-content-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hope-product-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hope-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-428235b0bb4e9b15267b7f6338d1a769\"><strong>The Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative (DSEMC) is a joint effort between Hope Enterprise Corporation, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, seven cities, and nine historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to invest in the power of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Deep South, particularly those from underserved and under-resourced communities.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With additional support from Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the Ford Foundation, and MacKenzie Scott, this innovative collaborative was formed to stabilize and strengthen businesses and communities devastated by the economic crisis.<br><br>The comprehensive suite of services offered through the collaborative include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: lending capital, philanthropic support and business education classes<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner Cities and Historically Black Colleges and Universities: technical assistance (business plan development, financial statement compilation, marketing assistance) and procurement opportunities<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HOPE: small business loans<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each partner brings unique capabilities and years of experience, and all are passionate about promoting economic opportunity in their communities. Through the collaborative, Black small business owners and other underserved entrepreneurs can access loans, business education classes, and technical assistance to position their businesses and communities to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hope-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.hopecu.org\/apply.aspx?enc=Kw21Wblm1yxpjJabdoZaD_7OovHWtbmdruV5ckyr02fvpJwHI3-YLeMTAfEZ5Lzz3boZhDPiRWcEvV0l1cdVqwLpgtIznf2FzM0HaAqkQJs\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"faq relative pv6\" id=\"faq-block_afba9f7315f0fbf0a792c5c431ea1136\"\n    style=\"background-color: #F2EFE5;\">\n    <div class=\"flex w-100 justify-center items-center\">\n        <div class=\"w-90 hope-inner\">\n            <div class=\"hope-column-content-layout\">\n                                <div class=\"hope-column-content-main faq-accordion secwis-cont\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n                                            <div class=\"faq-acc-item\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-acc-heading flex justify-between items-center\">\n                                <h2>Business Education Program \u2013 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses<\/h2>\n                                <div class=\"acc-plus\">\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line plus-rt\"><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"faq-cont\">\n                                <div class=\"faq-cont-inner\">\n                                    <p>Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses management education and training program helps entrepreneurs succeed by focusing on practical skills that small business managers can immediately put into action. Over the course of the program, business owners will gain the skills needed to recognize new opportunities, embrace practices that increase business growth, and ultimately develop a customized growth plan for their business. The program is available to small business owners in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Click here to learn more about the program, eligibility, and how to apply.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-acc-item\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-acc-heading flex justify-between items-center\">\n                                <h2>Technical Assistance and Procurement Opportunities \u2013 City Government and HBCU Partners<\/h2>\n                                <div class=\"acc-plus\">\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line plus-rt\"><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"faq-cont\">\n                                <div class=\"faq-cont-inner\">\n                                    <p>The Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative has partnered with local governments and HBCUs in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Services provided by partners include technical assistance, business support, and procurement opportunities. Partner contacts are also available to connect entrepreneurs to other local resources.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-acc-item\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-acc-heading flex justify-between items-center\">\n                                <h2>Small Business Loans \u2013 Hope Enterprise Corporation<\/h2>\n                                <div class=\"acc-plus\">\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line plus-rt\"><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"plus-line\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"faq-cont\">\n                                <div class=\"faq-cont-inner\">\n                                    <p>Small Business Loans from HOPE are designed to help companies build, expand, and succeed.\u00a0 A Community Development Financial Institution, HOPE provides loans to qualifying small businesses that often lack access to affordable capital or may not qualify for traditional sources of credit.<\/p>\n<p>To inquire about a loan from HOPE, fill out the loan request form and a HOPE loan officer will contact you to discuss next steps. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, independent of participation in the management education and training program.<\/p>\n<p>HOPE loan officers are also available to provide technical assistance. 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