NBDC Place Based Generalist provides NBDC standard business development assistance, which include but not limited to helping business owners and entrepreneurs apply for business license(s) and public way use permit(s), helping navigate City government, developing a business plan, marketing assistance, contract assistance, product/service/workforce development, access to training and resources, assistance with COVID-related business supports as well as reopening guidelines, at a hyper-local level.

NBDC Industry Specialist provides industry-specific support for start-up and mature businesses in key foundational and growth industries: (1) Arts, Entertainment and Media Production; (2) Construction, Building Trades and Engineering Design; (3) Food & Beverage (Manufacturing and Retail); (4) Transportation and Logistics. Provide expert guidance on how to start or scale, and overcome hurdles unique to the industry/ies. Assist in identifying barriers, and introduce clients to new markets.

Capital Specialists provide support, counseling and coaching assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners requiring access to capital; especially start-up businesses looking to scale, and businesses owned by women and people of color with limited access to funding networks. Provide relevant services to business owners who are ready to apply for funding (i.e. debt or non-debt). Assist Blank and Latinx Entrepreneurs, and women entrepreneurs/business owners, identify needs and connect them to relevant support. 

Peer-to-Peer Trainer provide professional development, and/or technical assistance to NBDC’s. Provide a platform for connection and collaboration to share best practices with the entire NBDC grantee ecosystem.

For more information or consultations make sure to call us at 773.436.1000