Prosper In Place: Business Empowerment Program
Schedule
Tue Jun 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1331 Kerlerec St, New Orleans, LA 70116-1819, United States | New Orleans, LA
Prosper In Place Business Empowerment Program Launching
Second Tuesday of each month until November 2026
SESSION TOPICS
- April 7 - Back office support, financial literacy, building credit. Facilitator: Kelvin Gibson
- May 12 - Quickbooks. Facilitator: Kelvin Gibson
Ujamaa in partnership with City of New Orleans, Thrive New Orleans, New Orleans Career Center and Claiborne Avenue Merchants & Business Associationis proud to introduce Prosper In Place, a new business empowerment program designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Tremé and North Claiborne.
Through the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), New Orleans has received a planning grant and technical assistance to support a place-based economic empowerment strategy—ensuring that growth and opportunity happen with the community and for the community.
This program provides:
- Monthly Technical Assistance Workshops (March–November 2026)
- One-on-one mentoring support
- Financial literacy, access to capital, brand visibility, and more
- Plus, stipends and meals will be provided to make participation easier.
Every 2nd Tuesday, March–November
New Orleans Career Center
1331 Kerlerec St.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
If you’re building a business in Tremé or North Claiborne, this program is designed with you in mind. Let’s strengthen local ownership, build sustainable wealth, and prosper—right where we are.
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Where is it happening?
1331 Kerlerec St, New Orleans, LA 70116-1819, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















