Entrepreneur Empowerment Center

The Akron Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Empowerment Center (EEC) empowers small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses.

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Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)

We help emerging business owners achieve market success through resources and opportunities.

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MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy

We challenge and inspire entrepreneurs with an intensive 15-week course.

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Aspire Academy

We help entrepreneurs and small business owners develop the skills needed to start, grow, and sustain successful businesses.

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