Entrepreneur Development for Growth and Excellence
EDGE is a cornerstone initiative aimed at empowering women and minority-owned small businesses in the City of Las Vegas jurisdiction. Through targeted education, mentorship, and invaluable resources, our objective is to help businesses like yours overcome challenges, experience growth, and achieve excellence. Our overarching vision is not just the success of individual businesses but the creation of a more equitable, prosperous, and thriving local economy.
The city of Las Vegas recognizes the unique hurdles faced by women and minority business owners, be it in securing capital, tackling discriminatory lending practices, or seeking genuine mentorship. Reports, including those from the National Women's Business Council, highlight these disparities. EDGE is our answer to these challenges, bridging the gap and laying a pathway for the success of underrepresented business entrepreneurs.
Benefits of EDGE
By joining EDGE, participants can expect a plethora of benefits:
Education: Tailored training sessions covering marketing, credit management, customer acquisition, branding, and more.
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs to navigate business challenges.
Networking: Opportunities to foster connections, collaborations, and innovations with fellow entrepreneurs.
Funding Information: Essential insights into accessing capital and investment avenues.
Economic Development: Beyond individual success, EDGE participants play a role in job creation and community revitalization.
Acceptance Criteria
Impacted by Covid-19: Your business must have been operational before February 2020.
Location: Businesses must be located within the City of Las Vegas jurisdiction.
Ownership: Businesses must be 51% or more owned by women and/or minorities.
Business Licenses: Businesses must have an active City of Las Vegas Business License and State of Nevada Business License.
Don’t know your jurisdiction? Check your business’s jurisdiction here.
Ready to take the next step?
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please email edge@leadership.vegas
Testimonials
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Dr. Olga Cobian
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Anna Yorgans
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Laura Nowlan
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Jessica Woods
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Anna Wendt
The Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with the Vegas Chamber. This project is being supported, in who or in part, by federal award number SLFRPO217 awarded to the City of Las Vegas by the Department of Treasury.