RTC's National Program Partnership initiative begins by bringing the Rising Tide model to Sunshine Enterprises in Chicago, the first partner in RTC's growing national work.
Inclusive communities of resilient entrepreneurs catalyzing a thriving and sustainable economy for all. What we demand of ourselves, individually and as a social enterprise. National exposure leads to invitations for expansion and replication, but RTC chooses growth trajectory, 3-Year Strategic Plan focuses on capacity-building: Increasing staff, building systems, and laying groundwork for future expansion, Strategy culminates with launch of services out of Jersey City for the first time to serve the needs of neighboring Essex County, Regional expansion brings RTC to Newark and a total of 7 cities in New Jersey; Further expansion planned, RTC launches new program services in Spanish to better serve Hispanic Market, RTC pursues innovation projects around "Microfinance 2.0" and "Local Living Economies". Our History. Give Support Get Support.
On May 26, 2004 the incorporation papers were signed and the Rising Tide Capital journey began!
Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization whose mission is to transform lives and communities through entrepreneurship. Annual business business challenge is reimagined as an engagement platform for the RTC Alumni Network. Almost 10 years later, as a CNN hero that has been recognized by President Obama for social innovation, we’ve celebrated the 1,000th graduate of our Community Business Academy, and launched new and innovative programs to better serve the needs of our entrepreneurs. RTC receives its first grant, from Bank of America, making it possible to hire our first business instructor, Jay Savulich. 318 were here.
Fax: 201-432-3504 Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship. Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship. Watch our founding story. Join one of our free Information Sessions - in English or Spanish - and learn more about our online Community Business Academy. Jersey City, NJ 07305, Phone: 201-432-4316 Incorporation papers signed on May 26, 2004. The RTC journey begins! Rising Tide Capital's Community Business Academy provides the tools, knowledge and network you need to start a small business with confidence.
Rising Tide Capital purchases a building in the neighborhood it's always called home to serve as its national headquarters and first urban entrepreneurship accelerator.
Increased support allows RTC to expand; Business Acceleration Services launches for CBA graduates to grow their businesses.
Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship.
To meet the increasing demand, RTC launches The Community Business Academy in September 2006 and graduates its first 15 entrepreneurs. Rising Tide Capital provides business development services designed to transform lives by helping individuals start and grow successful businesses; build communities through collaborations with other non-profits, higher education institutions, corporations, and public agencies; and create a scalable program model with measurable impact which can be replicated in communities of need across the U.S. Underemployment and unemployment in underserved, urban neighborhoods, Networking, mentorship and sales opportunities, Self-sufficiency, economic mobility, and assets building, Job creation and local economy stimulation.
Press. RTC opens its first office on Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City. Entrepreneurs looking for support can turn to Rising Tide Capital. CBA graduates spread the word and inquiries spike: CBA expands from 15 graduates to nearly 300.
With a regional expansion into four cities and counting, and the first of many national replication initiatives of the RTC model in Chicago, we’ve remained dedicated to our vision and will continue to innovate in service to our mission. Our new online course starting in September will deliver the same one-on-one instruction and deep connection with fellow entrepreneurs that thousands of others have experienced over the past 16 years. Almost 10 years later, as a CNN hero that has been recognized by President Obama for social innovation, we’ve celebrated the 1,000th graduate of our Community Business Academy, and launched new and innovative programs to better serve the needs of our entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Capital is a non-profit organization transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship. E-Mail: info@risingtidecapital.org. We equip talented but under-resourced individuals with the tools to create businesses that change the trajectory of their lives. Earliest client meetings are held at cafes and kitchen tables; word begins to spread.
On May 26, 2004 the incorporation papers were signed and the Rising Tide Capital journey began! 319 were here.
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Have an idea or a passion you need help turning into a business? RTC at Work. RTC selected as CNN Hero and recognized by President Obama during White House speech on social innovation. In Fall 2019, 20 cohorts of the Community Business Academy--500 entrepreneurs--are taught concurrently in 4 states, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois and New Jersey. 319 olid siin. How we guide our relationships with our clients, team members, funders, board members, and partners. 384 Martin Luther King Drive
The Latest. 325 were here. RTC achieves a scale of serving 1,000 entrepreneurs annually, and celebrates its 3,000th Community Business Academy graduate.