Vanguard Accelerator

Center For Economic Inclusion

Capital. Connections. Capacity. Our Vanguard Accelerator project is OPEN for registration!

In partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners Inc., we are growing the number of good jobs in our economy and building an entire ecosystem of wealth for Black and Latina business owners. When small business owners get the support they need to truly #compete in the economy, we all win. Share with your networks, learn more and register now through May 16: https://www.centerforeconomicinclusion.org/accelerator-grant-application

Eligibility Requirements

• Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Latina owned business

• Minimum of 3 years in business

• 3 or more full-time employees

• Business annual revenue between $75,000 to $3M

• Business located in the Minneapolis or St. Paul region

• Current business model Business-to-Business (B2B) only