10 minority-owned businesses compete in inaugural Pitch Competition to win $250,000

“ When you stop, you stop growing. ”

“ When we first started with The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation, we had maybe 6 or 7 accounts, and we've doubled that now. The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation has been very helpful funding my larger jobs and assisting me with maintaining payroll and buying equipment. ”

“ When they’re given easy opportunities to serve, our citizens really step up. ”

“ The Enterprise Center’s Dorrance H. Hamilton Center for Culinary Enterprises (CCE),is a great community to be a part of. ”

“ The $14,000 working capital funding will be used to formalize registration as a home care provider and hire initial staff. ”

“ I hope that when it all opens up that everybody goes out and supports our small businesses. ”

“ As my business moves to the next level, leadership training, and management support that the Enterprise Center provides are keys to achieving greater sales and more contracts. ”

“ You define what success is, but you have to free your mind. ”

“ Remaining competitive in the current marketplace often requires access to capital at key moments in our business. ”

“ We love our customers and focus on quality above all else! ”

“ When I discovered the MBE Equity Multiplier, I knew it was the missing component that would help make my vision clear. This process has equipped me and given me the confidence to push my vision forward to make it a reality. ”

“ Working with the MBE Equity Multiplier team has been life changing. I cannot recommend this service more - I'm still mind blown by how much better our pitch has become. ”

“ I highly recommend the Enterprise Center and MBDA to diverse founders who are seeking capital to scale their businesses. ”

“ The relationships we’ve built are where we truly stand out. ”