Breaking Barriers,
Building Businesses
Emerge and Rise™ is rising, connecting, and building the San Antonio small business underserved community.
San Antonio Venture Development Organization
At Emerge and Rise™, a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to promoting local growth and economic development in San Antonio. Together with our community, we strive to empower and support a thriving small business ecosystem.
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Holistic Entrepreneurship
Financial literacy
Emerge and Rise™ emphasizes financial literacy across all our programs, infusing key financial principles into our services. Entrepreneurs gain insights through regular workshops that cover essential topics such as budgeting, investing, and financial planning, fostering the skills necessary to navigate the economic aspects of business with confidence.
digital literacy
Digital literacy is integral to our offerings at Emerge and Rise™, ensuring entrepreneurs are adept in the digital realm. Through our workshops and programs, participants explore the use of digital tools and strategies, from social media marketing to e-commerce, enhancing their ability to operate and grow their businesses in an increasingly digital world.
mental health Wellbeing
At Emerge and Rise™, mental health is a priority within our entrepreneurial support framework. Our workshops and resources focus on building mental resilience, managing stress, and achieving a healthy work-life balance, empowering entrepreneurs to thrive both in their businesses and personal lives.
Emerge and Rise™: Empowering San Antonio's Entrepreneurs
At Emerge and Rise™, we're more than a nonprofit; we're an engine for economic and entrepreneurial transformation in San Antonio. Our initiative stands at the forefront of an ambitious journey to redefine success for local small businesses defined by business development and innovation. By tapping into the heart of our city's vibrant community, we provide a springboard for underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners to leap from aspiration to reality.
Our ethos is rooted in strategic connections. We intertwine emerging talents with the right mentors, pivotal opportunities, and the pillars of our community—ranging from influential leaders to foundational institutions. Our goal? To sculpt a landscape where small businesses flourish, contributing significantly to the economic dynamism and social fabric of San Antonio's growing communities.
Inclusivity drives us. We believe in the power of diverse voices and ideas to foster economic resilience. Through strategic support, we're not just aiding businesses in reaching their next milestone; we're nurturing an ecosystem where every small business owner can prosper and achieve long-term growth.
Join us in our quest to empower, innovate, and elevate. Together, we'll write new stories of success that resonate across generations, reinforcing San Antonio's position as a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit and inclusive growth.
“i found something truly special, beyond just my art business”
— DeAnna Brown
Empower Dreams: Join Us in Building Business Futures
Every donation fuels the journey of aspiring entrepreneurs in our community. Your support enables Emerge and Rise to provide essential resources, mentorship, and training to those who need it most. Together, we can transform potential into success. Invest in a brighter future today—every contribution makes a difference!