PROGRAMS

Fund 17's CBI is central to point destinations, including green spaces, museums, restaurants shops, and more.

We offer a radically affordable workspace prioritizing low-income entrepreneurs of color and native New Orleanians with under $150,000 in annual revenue.

Early-stage accelerator program providing a personal Business Case Manager and business coaching in one of these areas:

Marketing,
Legal Formalization,
Financial Management, or Business Planning

A Financial Specialist provides support for:

Entrepreneurs’ personal ﬁnances, debt management, savings plans, credit, budgeting
Business ﬁnancial management, budgeting, accounting, projections
Obtaining capital

For entrepreneurs poised to “Be the Boss” by creating a job for themselves or others. Transitioning from business operator to owner.

1-on-1 consulting
Education in HR, payroll, operations & much more

Property Ready provides entrepreneurs with real estate education, opportunities to network with real estate professionals, and personalized one-on-one assistance to prepare to buy and/or lease commercial property for their business in coordination with real estate partners.

To assist entrepreneurs and small business owners bolster their overall financial health through a series of workshops and 1:1 support in areas such as assembling loan packages, financial statements, Quickbooks accounting, business tax filings, and raising credit scores.

Fund 17’s team is growing and we are very intentional on restorative practices; we will have some sessions open to the public/community of entrepreneurs as they are usually priced out of such convening due to annual income restrictions and financial limitations. Combining food and mental clarity practices to enhance the practice of wellness.