Breedlove Accelerator is a YWCA Metropolitan Chicago program supporting later-stage women of color entrepreneurs who are the majorityowners of their businesses, have at least 2 years of experience running their business, and have annual revenues of $100,000+ that are undercapitalized. We believe that with adequate funding and support, all entrepreneurs can have a catalytic impact on the communities they serve.
Black Women are the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs with over 1.5M businesses – an increase of 322% since 1997.
Our Program
Participating business owners will have access to the support services, resources, networks and funding that will give them the tools to realize their business goals, scale their businesses, and, ultimately, to create the true economic development impact that’s vital to the health and sustainability of the communities they serve. Our program includes:
Classroom instruction for 10-weeks
Business advisor mentorship
Access to capital
The Problem
Expected Outcomes
ACHIEVING TRUE EQUITY
Closing the revenue gap for minority women-owned businesses would have a huge impact on the economy.
The US economy could see an increase of $1.2 trillion in revenue and 4 million new jobs if minority-owned business revenue matched those generated by all women-owned businesses.
Partnership Opportunities
Program Support
Supplement training curriculum with specialized content (ex. Education on financial management and/or investment strategies)
Share network and relevant resources to advance targeted outcomes
Help us sustain and expand program by connecting us with other potential funders
Assit with development of capital fund
Mentorship
Provide one-on-one or group coaching and mentorship to participating entrepreneurs
