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Rising Tide Capital partner, Urbane<\/a>, has led a multifaceted approach to catalyzing and strengthening communities for almost a decade. Under the mantra\u00a0Trust Transforms<\/em>, the organization is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with initiatives throughout Philadelphia, Detroit, and beyond. The firm utilizes resources, research, and a robust network to focus on the whole entrepreneur and the communities in which they live and work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Johnson-Piett, Founding Principal and CEO, transferred his decades of experience in economic and community development in North America and the Caribbean to grow Urbane into an organization that develops innovative programs that generate long-term prosperity and wealth creation in historically disinvested communities. \u201cOur model at Urbane, Flatbush Central, and the Mangrove has put community wealth building and direct business coaching at the center of what we do,\u201d Mr. Johnson-Piett said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urbane\u2019s Flatbush Central is a shining example of how the organization brings to life its mission and focus. A 10,000 SF hub, Flatbush Central, operates a market, design studio, state-of-the-art shared kitchen, food hall, media studio, and event space. Most vendors are of Caribbean descent and hail from Haiti, Guyana, and Jamaica. They include food vendors, stylists, seamstresses, body care purveyors, and designers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This week, the direct business coaching model – Community Business Academy – launched this week. A group of 14 entrepreneurs representing Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Marketing, Cosmetics, Non-Profits, and Retail, the cohort will participate in rigorous instruction and coaching to grow their businesses over the next three months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chris Paul, who first began as a Consultant with Urbane and currently serves as Program Manager, is one of the Community Business Academy instructors. An entrepreneur in the food industry, he understands some of the unique needs and support entrepreneurs require.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGiving participants access to business services\u201d is vital to growth and sustainability, according to Mr. Paul. \u201cOur end goal is to take their (startups) from ideation to growing small businesses,\u201d he continued, adding that the connections the entrepreneurs make with one another during the program are an important part of their participation. Ultimately, opined Mr. Paul, he wants the entrepreneurs to \u201cthrive and build equity for themselves and the next generation to come.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Johnson-Piett emphasized the value of the Community Business Academy curriculum. \u201cI wanted a world-class curriculum and business cohort infrastructure to under gird our work as we deepen our relationship with the Brooklyn and NYC entrepreneurial community via the Mangrove. I want a community of businesses that sees value in the collective and has a support network of peers-at-the-ready to help them achieve their dreams,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the collaboration between Urbane and Rising Tide Capital, Mr. Johnson-Piett said the partnership was not a sudden decision. “I’ve been a long-time admirer of Rising Tide Capital and its Community Business Academy,\u201d he stated, adding \u201cI’ve walked with their leadership on MLK Drive as they’ve sought to create vibrancy along a historically dis-invested district in Jersey City\u2026I’ve participated in their Facebook group with thousands of their CBA alumni, supporting and enhancing each other’s enterprises through collective wisdom and intelligence.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the Community Business Academy, contact Chris Paul at chrisp@thisisurbane.com<\/a>, or visit the website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rising Tide Capital partner, Urbane, has led a multifaceted approach to catalyzing and strengthening communities for almost a decade. Under the mantra\u00a0Trust Transforms, the organization is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with initiatives throughout Philadelphia, Detroit, and beyond. The firm utilizes resources, research, and a robust network to focus on the whole entrepreneur and the communities in which they live and work.\u00a0\u00a0 James Johnson-Piett, Founding Principal and CEO, transferred his decades of experience <\/p>\n

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