You Were Bold Enough to Begin.
We’re Here to Help You Win.
Join Us at Our Next CEO Day℠
Saturday, February 7, 2026 Ontario, CA
— Est. 2002 · 22 Years of Service
Advancing
Inclusive
Prosperity.
Urban Enterprise is more than an organization—it is a movement. A community of entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers united by a shared commitment to create opportunity, advance economic mobility, and build a better future for all.
— Est. 2002 · 22 Years of Service
Advancing
Inclusive
Prosperity.
Urban Enterprise is a movement dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers build stronger organizations and thriving communities.
Our Ecosystem
THE FOUR PILLARS OF IMPACT
01
Small Business &
Economic Mobility
Building businesses that create wealth, jobs, and sustainable community opportunity through the Urban Business Institute℠.
02
Social Impact
& Philanthropy
Strengthening nonprofit organizations and expanding grant readiness through the Urban Philanthropy Network℠.
03
Leadership &
Civic Engagement
Developing the next generation of public leaders and democratic participants via the Urban Leadership Institute℠.
04
Human Potential & Workforce Development
Unlocking innate brilliance and workforce readiness through our Urban Excellence™ curricula.
Our Ecosystem
THE FOUR PILLARS OF IMPACT
01
Business & Economic Mobility
Building businesses that create wealth, jobs, and sustainable community opportunity through the Urban Business Institute℠.
02
Social Impact & Philanthropy
Strengthening nonprofit organizations and expanding grant readiness through the Urban Philanthropy Network℠.
03
Leadership & Civic Engagement
Developing the next generation of public leaders and democratic participants via the Urban Leadership Institute℠.
04
Human Potential &
Workforce Development
Unlocking innate brilliance and workforce readiness through our Urban Excellence™ curricula.
Measurable Progress.
Institutional integrity is built on outcomes, not just intentions. We track every dollar and every enterprise formed.
24
YEARS OF
SERVICE & IMPACT
521
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
LEADERS SERVED
$20M+
COMMUNITY IMPACT
FUNDING RAISED
"Urban Enterprise exists for those bold enough to turn their gifts into opportunity, their purpose into action, and their vision into a force for community transformation."
URBAN ENTERPRISE, INC,
"Urban Enterprise exists for those bold enough to turn their gifts into opportunity, their purpose into action, and their vision into a force for community transformation."
Kim Anthony, CEO
URBAN ENTERPRISE, INC,
Our Convenings
URBAN ENTERPRISE SUMMIT℠
Where leaders and public officials come together to define the future of inclusive prosperity.
URBAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS℠
Celebrating those who create opportunity and expand prosperity in their communities.
Our Convenings
URBAN ENTERPRISE SUMMIT℠
Where leaders and public officials come together to define the future of inclusive prosperity.
URBAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS℠
Celebrating those who create opportunity and expand prosperity in their communities.
Our Convenings
URBAN ENTERPRISE SUMMIT℠
Where leaders and public officials come together to define the future of inclusive prosperity.
URBAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS℠
Celebrating those who create opportunity and expand prosperity in their communities.
Transform potential into
Prosperity.
Transform potential into
prosperity.
The Struggle is Real — And You Still Keep Showing Up!
Balancing everyday responsibilities while building something that matters — whether it’s a business, a program, or work that strengthens your community. You’re figuring out funding, structure, and traction as you go — learning, adjusting, and staying committed even on the hard days. And yes, there are moments of fatigue, pressure, and feeling like you’re carrying more than most people realize.
- Funding isn’t always accessible — especially when systems doesn’t yet fully recognize your potential.
- Not everyone around you sees what you see — but you keep moving courageously forward.
- You face hard choices every day — often without guarantees — and still choose to lead.
- Your responsibilities continue to grow — yet you rise to meet them with tenacity and grit.
- The work is challenging and the stakes are high — and yet somehow, you keep showing up.
You deserve support that respects your journey — practical
guidance, real community, and partners who walk alongside you.
Urban Enterprise Offers . . .
Training & Strategy
Our learning experiences are practical and down-to-earth, designed for entrepreneurs who are still figuring things out. We focus on clarity, real-world skills, and strategies that help you take steady, thoughtful steps toward building something sustainable.
Networking & Community
Connection matters. Our curated online community creates space for collaboration, shared learning, accountability, and encouragement—so leaders don’t have to build alone.
Join Our Community
Urban Enterprise has created a space where entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community builders come together to learn, share, and rise — together. If you’re building something that matters, this is a space designed to connect you with support, perspective, and people who help you move your mission forward.
Our Impact
35+ Years
Empowering entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community builders to launch, grow, and succeed.
$20 Million
Raised to help emerging businesses, nonprofits, and social impact ventures move their visions forward.
500+
Community-based enterprises and social impact projects launched across 31 states after completing our programs.
"I created Urban Enterprise because I know what it feels like to carry a big vision, yet not have the necessary resources, connections, or visibility to support it. I’ve been there — building while making ends meet, learning as I go, and pushing forward even when others didn’t quite see it yet.
This work exists so emerging entrepreneurs and social impact leaders have a place to learn, grow, and be seen — without having to figure it all out alone."
Kim Anthony
Founder, Urban Excellence, Inc.
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Will You Partner with Us?
We are thrilled to partner with corporations, philanthropic organizations, CRA initiatives, financial institutions, government agencies, individuals and organizations who want to invest in emerging entrepreneurs through financial support, in-kind resources, knowledge sharing, and teaching. Together, we create pathways for emerging founders to learn, grow, and gain access to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.