Institutional Partnerships

Partnering With Institutions to Build Stronger Businesses and Communities

The Business Connect Hub (TBCH) works with institutions, municipalities and organizations to deliver workshops, technical assistance, entrepreneurship development and capacity-building programs for the small businesses and entrepreneurs they serve.

Institutional Programs & Services

Programs Designed Around the Communities You Serve

Workshops & Cohort Facilitation

Speaking engagements, workshops and cohort programs for small business owners, entrepreneurs and staff, in person or virtual.

Technical Assistance

Business strategy sessions and one-on-one coaching that help participants plan, organize operations and prepare to grow.

Entrepreneurship Development

Structured support that takes entrepreneurs from the early stage to a clear strategy, stronger systems and next steps.

Capacity-Building Initiatives

Programs that strengthen leadership, operational systems and organizational readiness for long-term sustainability.

Program Offerings

Beyond Five Years: Business Sustainability Accelerator

Our signature program helps businesses and organizations move from survival to sustainability, built on three areas of business sustainability and organizational capability development.

Scope

Strategic Direction and Business Alignment

  • Defining organizational goals, priorities and growth strategies
  • Evaluating business models and organizational structures
  • Identifying strategic gaps that may affect long-term sustainability
Scale

Systems and Sustainable Growth

  • Developing effective operational systems and processes
  • Strengthening leadership and organizational capabilities
  • Identifying strategies to support sustainable business expansion
Capacity

Organizational Readiness and Resources

  • Assessing financial, operational and workforce capacity
  • Identifying resource and infrastructure gaps
  • Building the organizational capabilities needed for long-term growth

Signature Speaking Topics

  • Beyond Five Years: Building a Business That Lasts
  • Scope, Scale & Capacity: Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth
  • From Survival to Sustainability: Strengthening Organizational Capabilities
Organizational Qualifications

Certified, Experienced and Ready to Partner

TBCH supports small businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations with the strategy, tools and connections needed to grow, build capacity and scale with confidence. Through AE Business Consulting (AEBC), participants also gain personalized strategies and expert guidance.

Certifications

  • MWBE
  • SBE
  • DBE

Capabilities

  • Business coaching and strategy sessions
  • Speaking, workshop and cohort facilitation
  • Professional and management development training
  • Sales, marketing and customer service management consulting

NAICS Codes

Code Description
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541613 Marketing Consulting Services (sales, marketing and customer service management)
611430 Professional and Management Development Training
Partnership Opportunities

How We Collaborate

Institutions

Colleges, universities, chambers and business support centers can bring TBCH in to deliver cohorts, workshops and technical assistance for their members and students.

Municipalities

Cities, counties and economic development agencies can partner on funded small business programs, procurement readiness and community workshops.

Organizations

Nonprofits, foundations and corporate programs can sponsor or co-host entrepreneurship development and capacity-building initiatives.

Let's Work Together

Schedule a Partnership Consultation

Tell us about your organization and the community you serve. Our team will reply within one business day to set up a consultation or send more information.

On the contact form, choose "Organization, nonprofit or institution" so your inquiry reaches our partnerships team.