The Business Center

05/14/2026

The latest edition of the TBC Connect Newsletter is here!
Stay connected with upcoming events, business resources, entrepreneur spotlights, community updates, and opportunities designed to help you grow and thrive.

From inspiring member stories to valuable workshops and programs, there’s something inside for every entrepreneur and changemaker.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full newsletter!



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04/24/2026

The Business Center is launching TWO powerful opportunities designed to meet you where you are in your entrepreneurial journey:

💼 Virtual Business Plan Course
📅 Starts Monday, April 27, 2026
Build your business from the ground up with structure, strategy, and support.
✔️ Cohort + self-paced options
✔️ Financial aid available
✔️ FREE preview online

💄 Beauty & Cosmetics Accelerator (Cohort #3)
📅 Starts Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Take your existing product to the next level with mentorship, funding opportunities, and a final pitch competition.
✔️ Designed for founders with proof of concept
✔️ Access to capital + scaling support
✔️ Hybrid sessions | 6:30–8:30 PM

No matter where you are—idea stage or ready to scale—there’s a program for you.

🔗 Register now:
www.thebizctr.com/businessplan
qrco.de/beautycosmetics

Don’t wait—spots are limited.

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04/23/2026

Ready to Grow? Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $10,000

Participants who complete the program will also be eligible for funding opportunities and peer-to-peer lending support to help move their business forward.

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

Spring Into Opportunity: Build, Grow, and Elevate Your Business

Participants who complete the program will also be eligible for funding opportunities and peer-to-peer lending support to help move their business forward.

04/08/2026

Spring into growth with The Business Center.

There’s no better time to refocus, reset, and take your business to the next level. TBC offers programs, resources, and opportunities designed to help you launch, sustain, and scale your business with confidence.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow, this is your moment to tap in, learn, and build.

Explore what’s coming up and get involved:
https://mailchi.mp/thebizctr/start-2023-off-right-1035082

Participants will also have the opportunity to access funding and peer-to-peer lending opportunities upon completion of the program.

03/27/2026

Dear Colleagues, Neighbors, Friends, Fans and Stakeholders,

Thank you for joining us at the Soft Opening of The Business Center's (TBC) Innovation and Manufacturing Center (IaMC). Your presence and input for programming helped make the event truly meaningful as we introduced a space dedicated to supporting women and entrepreneurs of color in bringing innovative ideas to life. As promised we have made you a part of our distribution list.

Additionally, we are excited to continue the celebration and invite you to attend our Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (see details below). This milestone event will mark the formal opening of the TBC IaMC and highlight the impact it will have on expanding access to entrepreneurship, workforce development, technology, biotech and small-batch manufacturing opportunities.

Partial List of Confirmed Attendance from Public Officials:

Mayor Cherelle Parker

State Representative Darisha

Senator Art Haywood

Again we would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate this important step forward for our community.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Pamela Rich-Wheeler, MBA
Executive Director

03/26/2026

🚨 Applications Are Open! 🚨

The Beauty & Cosmetics Commercialization Accelerator (Cohort #3) is here to help you take your business to the next level.

📅 Session Begins: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30 PM (Hybrid)

This program is designed for:
• Beauty & cosmetic business owners with products already in market
• Early-stage founders ready to scale
• Entrepreneurs seeking mentorship + funding opportunities

💡 Participants will also have the chance to compete for capital funding at our closing pitch competition.

Apply today: qrco.de/beautycosmetics

Questions? [email protected]

03/19/2026

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12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎉
Your support helps The Business Center continue empowering entrepreneurs, youth, and small businesses across our community.

To give today:
👉🏾 Go to https://mailchi.mp/thebizctr/start-2023-off-right-1034573
👉🏾 Click “Latest TBC Updates”
👉🏾 Make your Giving Tuesday contribution 💛

Thank you for pouring into the future of entrepreneurship.