TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Through our partners at Pace SBDC, Columbia SBDC, City Tech SBDC, New York SBDC, Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship, Queens College SBDC, Staten Island SBDC, Bronx SBDC, Medgar Evers College Entrepreneurship and Experiential Learning Lab, TWT connects businesses with technical assistance tailored to the needs of Black business owners and emerging entrepreneurs. Technical assistance support includes grant and loan preparation, creating a business plan, marketing support, MWBE certification, human resources assistance, and operations support including permits and regulations.

INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING AND COACHING
Through our partners at Bank of America, IBM, Varde Partners, TD Bank, TruFund and JPMorgan Chase, TWT offers one-on-one project-specific support, coaching in a specific topic area, and general mentorship for Black owned businesses. All TWT volunteers go through an extensive orientation and onboarding process to ensure they are familiar with the TWT program and deeply aware of the historical, systemic discrimination that Black owned businesses face.

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DIGITAL MEDIA
TWT connects businesses to dedicated support in social media, marketing, and website development. The Facebook Career Connections program’s mission is to create jobs, train jobseekers and support businesses. The program offers businesses in the TWT network a pipeline of career-ready digital talent from diverse backgrounds.

LEGAL SUPPORT
Together We Thrive is developing a relationship with corporate partners to provide legal support to Black owned businesses.

COHORT-BASED PEER LEARNING PROGRAM
Through coalition building, TWT will offer Black owned businesses in NYC the opportunity to connect with other businesses in their industry, and share experiences and knowledge through facilitated group conversations, hence promoting the creation of networks and shared learning.

GRANT AND LOAN SUPPORT
TWT provides businesses within its network with grant and loan preparation, helping businesses identify potential sources of funding and prepare to apply for a grant or loan.