ProsperUS Detroit is a place-based economic development strategy designed to empower low and moderate income, immigrant and minority individuals and neighborhoods. We offer a variety of services in Detroit’s neighborhoods to empower small business owners to become community leaders and advocates.

ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING

• A proven, 12 chapter curriculum outlining the important steps to a successful business plan
• 12 interactive classroom sessions including a graduation
• 10 one-on-one sessions with a culturally competent, professional trainer
• Curriculum written and taught in Spanish when needed

BUSINESS SERVICES

• Evaluation and counseling from a business adviser for support service options for graduates and other businesses in target areas
• Flexible price structures to help entrepreneurs alleviate barriers to the next step in their business

MICRO-LENDING

• Develop and maintain honest, long-term relationships with potential and approved borrowers through flexible, risk-tolerant lending
• Business support and guidance to create the strongest loan application and lending process possible
• Eliminate barriers that often restrict the lending process to marginalized populations

To learn more,  please contact ProsperUS Detroit. To apply for assistance, please submit the Business Service / Microloan Intake form. 

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