Start.Pivot.Grow. Fundraising Project

The Community Impact Meeting on November 14, 2024, focused on the Start Pivot Grow Accelerator program, which aims to support small businesses in navigating challenges and enhancing their operational capabilities. Cynthia Nevels opened the meeting by discussing the program's origins during the pandemic in 2020, emphasizing the need for business owners to access crucial disaster relief funding. Recognizing that many viable businesses were struggling due to inadequate infrastructure, the program was established to provide expertise and consulting services to help these businesses improve operations and increase revenue.

Since its inception, the Start Pivot Grow program has seen significant outcomes, including effective partnerships with organizations like the Dallas College Foundation and UPS. These collaborations have allowed the program to expand its reach, serving a diverse array of businesses and providing tailored resources to meet the specific needs identified through data analysis of cohort experiences. Cynthia highlighted the remarkable progress made in…