This #ThursdayThrowback is last Thursday! We hosted our Community Connectors Advisory Board meeting at the beautiful CREED63 Canvas on 5th. Thank you to Sarah's Event Center for catering and for all who attended. Want to join this dynamic group? Apply at: https://buff.ly/3AIcLud
Prosper
Civic and Social Organizations
Birmingham, Alabama 3,122 followers
Building the most inclusive and thriving economy in the Southeast
About us
Prosper is a nonprofit founded in 2021 with a vision to build the most inclusive and thriving economy in the Southeast by aligning Birmingham and Jefferson County around inclusive Job Creation, Job Preparation, andcc Job Access goals and strategies.
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http://www.prosperbham.com
External link for Prosper
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
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Birmingham, Alabama, US
Employees at Prosper
Updates
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Local grant funding is available! The Penny Foundation's Future Forward Grant Cycle will remain open until midnight, August 31. The Fund supports business growth and/or loss of income due to business disruptions. It can also assist with rent, utilities, debt service payments and business model pivots. Apply today at: https://buff.ly/3IoM8sE.
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It’s back! The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator is open again! Apply to be part of this highly rated virtual program that helps you turn your idea into a reality in just 90 days, and puts $5K in funding in your pocket. All you need to apply is an idea and willingness to learn. This is the onramp to entrepreneurship you’ve been waiting for! Designated spots for both Alabama residents and U.S. Military Veterans. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3yUvcLw
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You don't want to miss Naila Jackson, The Network Navigator on this week's Prosper Connector Podcast! Trust us. Business owner? Lover of Birmingham? Community Leader? You need to see this. Catch the entire episode at: https://buff.ly/3MoCZ7n
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This an event you don't want to miss. Join us for PARCA's fifth Speaker Series on the evening of Thursday, September 12, in Birmingham. Buy tickets at https://buff.ly/4dvZd3y.
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We have an amazing Prosper Connector Podcast episode for you this Friday featuring none other than Naila Jackson, The Network Navigator! Hear more when the full episode drops about the resources she's providing for entrepreneurs and why she thinks Birmingham is like chicken! https://buff.ly/3AvLdrT
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We've changed the date of our Virtual Community Conversation and hope you can make it! Grab lunch and join us online on September 18 from 11:30am-12:30pm to learn more about Prosper and our amazing partners. RSVP at: https://buff.ly/4fHt9eq.
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Thank you, Alabama News Center for spotlighting our investment in three dynamic Birmingham organizations making an impact helping Black-owned businesses. Read more at: https://buff.ly/3yHLHdW
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Thanks to the generous attendees of our Annual Meeting, we are pleased to announce the winner of a $3500 Black Business Grant. Congratulations to Bernadine Birdsong of Michael's Restaurant! Check them out at 1525 1st Avenue South and at: https://buff.ly/4cr4BUb.
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