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Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation

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Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation

Propeller is a 501c3 nonprofit that grows and supports entrepreneurs to tackle social and environmental disparities.

10/06/2026

There's still time to register for Meet the Lenders, happening this Thursday!

Meet the Lenders brings entrepreneurs and lending partners into the same room, not simply to talk about capital, but to begin building the relationships that can ultimately lead to successful financing.

Meet the Lenders is made possible by JPMorganChase, The Kresge Foundation, Regions Bank Foundation, and Home Bank.

Register your interest at the link in bio.

10/02/2026

Alianza Americas hosted a two-day conference at Propeller last week with attendees from across the country. Alianza Americas is a network of over 55 immigrant-led organizations whose work address structural inequities, climate realities, and policies impacting migrant communities in the United States and their countries of origin. It's an honor to provide a space for organizations such as Alianza Americas to do their important work!

If you are looking for a location to hold a professional conference, board meeting, or team gathering, Propeller is the place! Contact [email protected] to learn more about our event rental options.

09/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Impact Accelerator cohort! The 2026 Startup Track is made up of entrepreneurs across our focus areas of Health, Education, Community Economic Development, and Food.

We're excited to see what they accomplish over the next two months!

The Village New Orleans

The Curated Misfits

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year's group of Impact Accelerator participants: W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Capital One, Baptist Community Ministries, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, Target, Clif Family Foundation, Entergy Charitable Foundation, UNFI Foundation, LWCC Foundation, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, Liberty Bank & Trust, Women United, New Orleans City Council | Cox Communications

Photos by .works

09/24/2026

Propeller was proud to partner with the Louisiana Asset Funders Network (LAFN) to host Invested in the South: CDFIs Building Assets, Strengthening Communities last week!

This regional convening brought together more than 100 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), philanthropic organizations, banking institutions, and policy leaders from across the South to build connections, share insights, and advance collaboration and investment in Southern communities.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in creating space for meaningful conversation and partnership. A special thank you to Brandon Rapp for your collaboration throughout the planning process!

09/17/2026

Propeller in the Region: Earlier this month, our CEO Jessica Allen spoke at DELTA FEST 2026, a three-day gathering in Jackson, Mississippi, September 2–4, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, institutions, policymakers, creatives, and community leaders committed to building thriving communities across the region. Propeller is honored to have the opportunity to elevate our mission alongside aligned organizations in the Deep South.

DELTA FEST is hosted by HOPE and co-created with Yancey Consulting.

Jess is pictured alongside Oji Alexander, CEO of People's Housing Plus and 2018 Growth Accelerator and 2020 Impact Accelerator Alumni.

09/14/2026

Propeller Coworking is excited to announce a special new member promo! Upon joining, new Personal Desk and Private Office members will be granted a laptop (while supplies last).

Our personal desks and private offices offer a quiet refuge in the midst of a lively coworking community. Get the privacy your team needs while also having full access to our coworking benefits:

- 24/7 building access
- Conference room access
- Physical mailing address
- Discount on space and event rentals
- Off-street parking/bike racks

Stop by M-F (9-5) for a tour or schedule in advance by emailing [email protected].
Can't make it in-person? View our online virtual tour at the link in our bio

09/10/2026

The Financial Wellness Collaborative will meet on Wednesday, September 23rd and October 14th for the final DBE, SLDBE, & DOTD workshops facilitated by Latasha Glass, financial coach and business strategist facilitator.

There are two concurrent sessions to choose from where you can get a DBE consultation to improve readiness and gather necessary supporting documents; For those prepped , you will leave class with a notarized and ready-to-file application . Dinner will be provided will be supplied for onsite entrepreneur guests.

Register at the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fund-17s-dbe-sldbe-dotd-201-consultation-workshop-tickets-2000359537224?aff=erelpanelorg

Required Materials (MUST BRING TO SESSION):
- Please bring a notebook, writing utensils, & questions. Laptops highly recommended.
- 3 years of Personal Taxes and 5years of Business Taxes; or digital printable access.

FUND 17 to provide binders, jumpdrives, applications, printer for forms, net worth statement templates.
Here's a list of what's required for DOTD application that we will support you on completing. Review both links:

https://lnkd.in/eaJBqGhD
https://lnkd.in/eMvdiZsU

***This workshop is not offered virtually.
***Please note that this workshop is an adult-focused environment, and we kindly ask that no children attend.

This is a $400 value per entrepreneur.

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Coworking Tuesday dates! Are you a food vendor interested in popping up with us? DM us or reach out at [email protected]!

Free pastries and coffee by our neighbors, !

Upcoming Coworking Tuesday dates:
🔸 Tuesday, September 15
🔸 Tuesday, October 6
🔸 Tuesday, October 20
🔸 Tuesday, November 3

09/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE: On October 8th, Propeller will host the inaugural Meet the Lenders event in collaboration with Thrive and Fund 17. Register your interest at the link in our bio!

Meet the Lenders brings entrepreneurs together with local and national CDFIs and lending partners through networking, panels, lender product presentations, and one-on-one breakout sessions focused on building strong lender relationships and preparing a successful loan package.

The event will also explore alternative and predatory lending, highlight real-world success stories and lessons learned, and aim to match each venture participant with at least two lending partners.

09/01/2026

Some of you may have met Jaleesa during 2026 Alumni Homecoming, but in case you haven't--here's her formal introduction!

Joining Propeller in March of this year, Alumni Engagement Manager Jaleesa Jackson brings over ten years of experience in business consulting, development, and nonprofit capacity building, with a strong focus on storytelling and community impact. A graduate of Norfolk State University with a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism, she began her journey through community organizing, where she saw firsthand the critical need for economic sustainability in underserved communities. She currently serves as Board Chair of the Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, a community land trust, and is a co-founder of the NOLA parade krewe, Women of Wakanda. In her free time, Jaleesa enjoys singing and exploring unique foodie adventures!

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New Orleans, LA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(504) 322-3282

Website

https://linktr.ee/gopropeller

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