Program Comparison
Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow, we've got a program designed for where you are right now.
| Business Lab | Exchange | Summit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Black business owners ready for an intensive 9-month commitment | Growing businesses needing targeted skills and support | All business owners — current and aspiring |
| Time Commitment | 9 months | Drop-in, monthly (2–3 hours) | One full day, annually |
| Format | Cohort-based incubator | Workshops & co-working | Annual conference |
| Cost | $270–$1,800 sliding scale (payable over 6 months) | Free | Varies by year |
| What You'll Get | Training, coaching, micro-grants, seed funding & community | Targeted skills in finance, strategy & operations | Workshops, connections & hands-on support |
| Application Required? | Yes — info session required | No | No — just register |
| Next Start | August 27, 2026 | Ongoing | In person returns 2027 (2026 is a gap year) |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
Business Lab
- Best For
- Black business owners ready for an intensive 9-month commitment
- Time Commitment
- 9 months
- Format
- Cohort-based incubator
- Cost
- $270–$1,800 sliding scale (payable over 6 months)
- What You'll Get
- Training, coaching, micro-grants, seed funding & community
- Application Required?
- Yes — info session required
- Next Start
- August 27, 2026
Exchange
- Best For
- Growing businesses needing targeted skills and support
- Time Commitment
- Drop-in, monthly (2–3 hours)
- Format
- Workshops & co-working
- Cost
- Free
- What You'll Get
- Targeted skills in finance, strategy & operations
- Application Required?
- No
- Next Start
- Ongoing
Summit
- Best For
- All business owners — current and aspiring
- Time Commitment
- One full day, annually
- Format
- Annual conference
- Cost
- Varies by year
- What You'll Get
- Workshops, connections & hands-on support
- Application Required?
- No — just register
- Next Start
- In person returns 2027 (2026 is a gap year)
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