Emerge and Rise™ is a united movement dedicated to rising, connecting, and building the San Antonio small business community.
Emerge and Rise™ is a united movement dedicated to rising, connecting, and building the San Antonio small business community.
Our mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs in San Antonio, with a focus on underrepresented individuals such as veterans, minorities, immigrants, women, and formerly incarcerated individuals. Through our business programs, workshops, and community connections, we foster exclusivity, collaboration, and partnerships, enabling these entrepreneurs to start and run successful businesses.
Our goal is to create a vibrant small business community that defies the odds and achieves long-term success.
Our vision is to create a vibrant and inclusive San Antonio economy that fosters economic opportunity, reduces poverty, and enhances life satisfaction. We empower individuals and communities through quality employment, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. By providing the right resources and support, we drive economic vitality and improve the quality of life in underserved areas. Together, we build a sustainable ecosystem where entrepreneurship thrives, creating lasting positive impacts on our community.
Established in February 2021, our organization recognized a pressing need for economic transformation in our local area post-COVID-19.
In July 2021, we formalized our operations to address this need and began providing sensible solutions to support and empower our business community.
In January 2022, we achieved 501(c)3 status, solidifying our commitment to our mission and allowing us to expand our impact even further. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to fostering a thriving small business ecosystem and creating economic growth and success opportunities in our community.
