Breaking Barriers,
Building Businesses
Emerge and Rise™ is rising, connecting, and building the San Antonio small business underserved community.
San Antonio Venture Development Organization
Business Growth and innovation
At Emerge and Rise™, we are committed to fostering local growth and economic development in San Antonio. As a nonprofit organization, we collaborate with our community to empower and support a vibrant small business ecosystem. We provide tailored programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to essential resources. Our initiatives help entrepreneurs overcome barriers, innovate, and achieve sustainable success, driving the overall economic well-being of our city.
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Who do we support
Emerge and Rise™ is committed to empowering a diverse range of entrepreneurs, including:
Women Entrepreneurs: Offering resources and mentorship to support female-led businesses.
Minority-Owned Businesses: Providing tailored programs for historically underrepresented groups.
Veteran Business Owners: Assisting veterans in transitioning to successful entrepreneurship.
Latino and Hispanic Entrepreneurs: Building strong relationships to foster growth and opportunities.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Supporting all immigrants in overcoming unique challenges to thrive in business.
Our inclusive and supportive environment ensures that every entrepreneur has the opportunity to achieve sustainable success.
Holistic Entrepreneurship
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Financial Literacy
We emphasizes financial literacy across all our programs, infusing key financial principles into our services, and resources. Entrepreneurs gain insights through 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.
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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 initiatives, entrepreneurs explore the use of digital tools and strategies, from social media marketing, AI, digital tools to e-commerce, enhancing their ability to operate and grow their businesses in an increasingly digital world.
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Mental Health Wellness
At Emerge and Rise™, mental health wellness 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 everyone 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 underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners to leap from aspiration to reality.
Our ethos is grounded in strategic connections. We pair emerging talents with the right mentors, crucial opportunities, and the cornerstones of our community—spanning influential leaders to foundational institutions. Our objective? Sculpting a landscape where small businesses thrive, making a substantial contribution to the economic vitality and social fabric of San Antonio's expanding 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.
Our Focus Areas
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Providing necessary tools and knowledge for financial management, digital skills, and overall business acumen. Promoting new ideas and business models through our programs.
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Facilitating connections between entrepreneurs, mentors, and community leaders to strengthen the business ecosystem. Ensuring that diverse voices and ideas are heard and integrated.
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Offering targeted education and resources in financial and digital literacy, essential for building sustainable businesses and achieving economic independence and generational wealth.
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Connecting members with mentors, opportunities, and community pillars, including influential leaders and foundational institutions, to help small businesses thrive.
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Encouraging innovative thinking and adaptation through our tailored Corporate Programs, aimed at fostering a culture of innovation within larger organizational structures and the broader community.
“I found something truly special, beyond just my art business, I found a like-minded community.”
— DeAnna Brown
Community Partners
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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC)
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National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)
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Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Blog posts, News, and Media Press
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!