Programs
Our Programs
Business Incubator
The Urban Chamber Community Development Corporation is launching an innovative initiative that will provide 100 minority business owners in the greater Las Vegas area with access to intensive support services to stabilize and grow their business. Given the high failure rate of small businesses in America, particularly among those that are Minority-Owned, there is a dire need for more comprehensive and intensive entrepreneurial programs and services that extend beyond offering multi-week workshops and networking events. This includes providing more personalized attention in the form of one-on-one business coaching and mentorship over several months rather than just a few weeks.
Online Training Institute
The Online Training Institute was created by the Urban Chamber Community Development Corporation to serve as an additional resource for local business owners. More specifically, the Online Platform provides busy entrepreneurs with the flexibility and convenience to take online courses specifically targeted to helping entrepreneurs increase the revenue, profitability, and efficiency of their business. Our initial Course offerings are focused on the topic of A.I. and how it can be utilized in business. Over time, our goal is to develop a library of online content that covers a wide range of entrepreneurial and workforce development topics.
Capital Connections
Capital Connections provides entrepreneurs with credit advice, business lending options, and referrals to service providers. This program consists of two (2) live panels, one-on-one sessions, a business pitch competition, business-focused roundtables, and ongoing training and development from program partners. Since 2015, this program has provided businesses with over $50 million in loans and equity and over 200 participants have benefited from the Capital Connections program through education and access to capital.
Contract Connections
Contract Connections is a joint event facilitated by the Urban Chamber of Commerce (UCC), the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and The Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC). The program promotes economic development by educating small business owners and preparing them to create capabilities statements that empower them to procure contracts and grow their businesses. Since 2015, over 129 small businesses created or updated their Capabilities Statements and had valuable interactions with 74 public and private entities that led to potential procurement opportunities.
NxLevel
NxLevel for Micro Entrepreneurs is a 15-week training course for entrepreneurs and small business owners. During the training, a business plan is dissected week by week, with a professional guest speaker that provides a practical perspective for the participants. Some of the main topics that are discussed during the class are: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Law, and Entrepreneurship. Thus far, over 100 small businesses have participated in NxLevel since 2014.