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Who We Serve

Thrive is focused on serving communities and individuals that have faced marginalization, societal barriers, or low wage employment and have not previously been able to create support systems or obtain knowledge to help them create businesses in the Colorado Springs area.

Accepted candidates for our program must have the following:

  • A viable business idea

  • Searching for tools, guidance and support to transform an idea into a thriving business

  • See business ownership as a way to solve problems in their community

  • Want to increase household income and build generational wealth

  • Want a community of support

  • Basic computer skills

Demographics

Criminal Justice Involved
45%
Identify as a Person of Color
68%
Women
85%
Southeast Residents
40%
Parents
73%

Racial/Ethnic Identities

African American
45%
Caucasian
20%
Muti Racial
10%
Hispanic/Latino
20%
Other
5%
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