Prosper in Place Business Empowerment Program - Week 5

Prosper In Place Business Empowerment Program Launching

March 10, 2026

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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Host or Publisher Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation