Empowering individuals by nourishing their business ideas.

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Together we have

Served
8,600+
small business entrepreneurs
Accessed
$6,851,000+
in small business loans
Provided
13,632+
hours of business coaching
 

let us help you too WITH OUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS

BOOTCAMP

Our online Entrepreneurship Bootcamp supports individuals seeking an accelerated program to launch their new small business. The program guides participants through the process of creating a business plan on Centro's Business Planning App - our flagship tool - to help small business entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

BASIC PROGRAM

Our online Basic Entrepreneurship Program teaches entrepreneurs to think strategically, helping them analyze their market, developing their understanding of business operations and learn about personal and business finance, giving first-time small business entrepreneurs the foundation they need to launch their business.

ADVANCED PROGRAM

Our online Advanced Entrepreneurship Program prepares participants to grow their small businesses. Throughout the program, participants work with fellow entrepreneurs and MBA student advisors to analyze their current business models, develop improvement goals and execute plans to achieve their goals during and after the program.

 

We have programs in

WEST COAST

EAST COAST

INTERNATIONAL

 

GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITH

BUSINESS COACHING SESSIONS

Centro offers 1-on-1 business coaching to provide entrepreneurs with customized guidance, advice and resources to help them deal with specific issues on an as-needed basis. Entrepreneurs who have graduated from any of Centro’s training programs, as well as those who have never worked with Centro before, are eligible to receive 1-on-1 business coaching.

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

The Centro Capital Hub helps entrepreneurs access capital through Kiva loans, small business loans and grants. Centro serves as the Kiva Hub for San Francisco and Oakland (and Alameda County) to help entrepreneurs access interest-free loans of up to $15,000, and works closely with local lenders to help entrepreneurs access larger small business loans of up to $250,000.


We Offer Technology Solutions for Entrepreneurship

ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO LAUNCH OR GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

The Centro Business Planning App gives entrepreneurs easy access to key resources to help them launch and grow their business . Following simple activities, today our app can:

  • Compose a basic business plan, including your personal and business budget, that you can send directly to your email for free.

  • Discover and connect with a growing network of local microlenders (including interest-free Kiva loans for up to $15,000) and other small business support resources.

  • Identify and track your progress with our  To-Do list of key business milestones.

 

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We believe that with the appropriate tools, guidance and access to capital, we can restore the sense of power in underserved entrepreneurs, uplift their livelihoods and create healthier communities.
— The Centro Team