​What is The
Inclusivity Project?
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​The Inclusivity Project offers Black Entrepreneurs free one-on-one advising and access to free live and online workshops and training designed to elevate your business’s revenue and access to capital. As a partner with the Inclusivity Project, CoBiz has wonderful culturally responsive advisors that our CEO, Wesley Alexander, has vetted to assist you so you can tap into the wonderful resources of the greater SBDC.  

​Power of Entrepreneurship
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The SBDC's Inclusivity Project believes that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for creating economic prosperity for everyone.
Born out of a desire to help the disproportionate number of Black-owned businesses affected by the pandemic regain their footing faster, The IP program provides practical, actionable steps designed specifically to support black-owned business owners to start, grow, and/or continue to thrive.

​Why Was It Created?
​The Inclusivity Project is a collaboration of SBDC and the Black and African American chambers and business centers (i.e. CoBiz Richmond) who are working together to provide the training and expert business advising to foster longevity and economic viability for Northern California’s Black and African American entrepreneurs and their businesses. Program sponsorship for FFY 23/24 is generously provided by WELLS FARGO BANK.