Our first cohort is a group of 6, all black- and woman-owned

Cleveland-based minority, woman-owned child care service which specializes in low-income child care. Their goal is to expand into private childcare services for high-income individuals and families.

DC-based minority, woman-owned nail technician business which specializes in nail care. Her goal is to expand her services into offering manicure and pedicure products and offering training at her own nail technician academy. 

DC-based minority, women-owned mixology business which specializes in high-quality alcoholic products and special events services. Their goal is to expand their product line and list of clientele. 

DC-based minority, woman-owned bartending business which specializes in mixology programming, training, and certifications. Her goal is to open up her own bar and lounge and hire the woman who completes her programs and training. 

DC-based minority, woman-owned hair braiding business that specializes in hair loss styling for clients with alopecia, cancer, and are transitioning. With over 40 years of experience, her goal is to develop her own wig line. 

DC-based minority, woman-owned wellness business which specializes in all-natural essential products. Her goal is to optimize wellness through toxic-free products. Some products include veggie wash, meat wash, disinfectant, and multi-surface cleaners.