Investing in Small Business. Igniting Big Opportunity.
We opened the first business accelerator in Long Beach and continue to advance technology, technical support, access to funding, and advocacy for women, minority, local, and system-impacted entrepreneurs.
Accelerate Uptown. We help business grow!
Accelerate Uptown’s Mission is to foster economic equity with a focus on women and minority owned businesses, through entrepreneurship, advancing careers in technology and supporting the transition of our reentry community from prison to life. We further work with community partners to support the health and well being our members through support groups, yoga, health and fitness programs.
Entrepreneurship & Business Support Programs
Long Beach Business Accelerator
Technical assistance, mentorship, and access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs.
Business & Technical Support Workshops
Hands-on support with financial literacy, grant applications, and business planning.
Barbershop & Beauty Initiative
Helping local shops secure funding and stabilize operations post-COVID.
Advocacy & Systems Change
We advocate for a stronger, more inclusive local economy by ensuring small businesses — especially women, minority, and system-impacted entrepreneurs — have the voice, resources, and support to succeed.
Barbershop COVID Recovery Advocacy
Secured critical grant support and policy attention for shops hit hardest during shutdowns.
Barbershop Recovery Roundtable
Established a platform for owners to influence programs and resources supporting recovery.
State of Black-Owned Business
Advocated for equitable access to capital & visibility for Black entrepreneurs in Long Beach.
Black-Owned Business Initiative
Advancing equity by expanding visibility, digital access, and community investment in Black-owned businesses.
Black-Owned Business Website
A platform highlighting local entrepreneurs & driving customer engagement.
Marketing & Awareness Campaign
Celebrating and promoting Black business excellence throughout the city.
Black Business Directory
A community resource connecting customers to local Black-owned businesses.
Computers for Black Business
Supporting entrepreneurs with technology to compete in a digital economy.
Technical Support Workshops
Hands-on coaching to grow capacity & streamline operations.
$1M+
Capital Accessed
3,000+
Entrepreneurs Served
200+
Workshops Hosted