Our Process
We use an experiential and character based teaching methodology combined with the StartingUp Now Curriculum. We teach successful business management techniques for solid business plan development with a combination of:
Adult & Youth Services
Learn step-by-step processes for developing solid business practices. Adult and Youth courses.
Teacher Training Workshops
Learn to teach a successful, dynamic and innovative entrepreneurship course to train others to start and operate businesses based upon ethical principles.
SkillCenter
Connect with business owners and other entrepreneurs for real-world advice to help grow your business.
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Significant Insights with Entrenuity Founder Brian Jenkins
Brian Jenkins, founder of the non-profit Entrenuity and the for-profit Starting Up Now talks about his background, and the challenges facing the black community in the conclusion of this four-part series for Black History Month. He also discusses why he founded his ministry Entrenuity, which teaches urban youth foundational principals of entrepreneurship based on biblical principles.
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Everyone has dreams. Everyone has ideas.
— L. Brian Jenkins, Founder and President of Entrenuity
Special Interests
mox.E launch party
This October, join us for Chicago’s South Loop co-work sharing space kick-off with an exciting Business Plan Competition, appetizers, dj, wine bar, cash prizes and more... Come check out what mox.E has to offer.
Events
SUNTALKS: Nate Dame
In this new SUN Talks video, business leader Nate Dame explains what SEO is and isn't and offers valuable tips and insights for using SEO to recruit and convert clients. Want to see more? Become a SkillCenter Member to watch the entire video.
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TECH Thursdays
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner, a start-up business or planning to start a business soon,Tech Thursdays Chicago 2016 Annual Conference allows you to select the workshops that best meet your needs and support your experience.
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