Entrepreneurship Support

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YUP ENC champions local entrepreneurs by providing the tools, support, and visibility needed to grow and sustain their businesses. We help build pathways to economic empowerment by offering resources that reflect the culture, respect the grind, and expand access for marginalized and emerging founders.

• Business development workshops and educational panels
• Access to grants, funding opportunities, and financial resource tools
• Networking opportunities for creatives, founders, and community leaders
• Collaboration with small business centers, banks, and entrepreneurial support organizations
• Mentorship and guidance for new and emerging business owners

We believe ownership is power, and building strong entrepreneurs strengthens our entire community. YUP ENC is committed to helping founders turn ideas into income, and income into generational impact.

🚀 Because when our people win, our communities rise.

This signature entrepreneurship development program is delivered on-site at The YUP Hub through a strategic partnership with The Harris Collective LLC (THC-LLC).

This free program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to launch and grow successful businesses—while honoring and elevating their cultural identity. Through interactive workshops rooted in creativity, strategy, and community insight, participants learn how to build ventures that are both profitable and purpose-driven.

• The essentials of business planning, structure, and strategy
• Creative, culturally grounded approaches to problem-solving
• How to integrate cultural identity, values, and community impact into your business model
• Practical tools for sustaining and scaling your venture

CulturalCanvas is open to entrepreneurs at any stage—from new founders to seasoned creatives—who want to build sustainable businesses that reflect their purpose, culture, and community.