Learn how Demario Williams, known professionally as Sewatu Muata, transformed his experiences as a chef, father, author, and entrepreneur into . . .
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ProsperUs Detroit supports entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods.
PROSPER WITH US
Entrepreneurial talent exists in every community. ProsperUs partners with entrepreneurs and trusted community connectors to support business launch, growth, or ongoing sustainability. We provide critical resources like access to education, expert support, and capital because we believe neighbors know what their communities need. Successful businesses can help create thriving neighborhoods.
Business & Alumni Services
We support entrepreneurs with cohort-based training, individualized coaching, and connections to service providers and professionals, along with grants to help fund key business investments.
Financial Coaching
We coach entrepreneurs to gain confidence and develop empowered habits for managing personal finances and credit.
Capital
We provide access to capital through a relationship-based lending process designed to meet your needs.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"We appreciate all of you so much and truly hope you know you’ve changed the lives of me and my children. I’m a mom of four, and showing them that support exists when you work hard is my ultimate goal in life. Thank you for believing in us ProsperUs."
Roxanne Ashley, Owner of The Goddess Metaphysical StoreMicrolending Borrower 
"When I moved to ProsperUs’ training program, Mr. Yates helped me hone in on my business plan and learn about my customers, which allowed me to see a huge increase in business in my second official year!”
Nawal Denard, Owner of House of African PrintsFall 2018 Grad, Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance 
“When we decided to start doing this business, since I have an MBA, someone might ask why I’d need more training. But I realized that my training wasn’t targeted for small business even with all that education. That’s where ProsperUs Detroit’s Entrepreneurial Training came in. They taught me so much more than I expected, and without their support, our business wouldn’t be as successful as we are today.”
Sonja McCoy, Co-Owner of Glass Block ExpressWinter 2018 Grad, Focus: HOPE 
“I was doing what I knew how to do. It was going well for me, too, and so when I found ProsperUs’ programs, they helped me legalize everything and make it an actual business. And then, came the REAL C.L.S. Lawn Care Service.”
Cedric Stewart, Owner of C.L.S. Lawn Care ServiceSpring 2021 Grad, Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance 
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STORIES & EVENTS
People of ProsperUs: Joyell Lewis, Joyola Mei Salon
Learn how Joyell Lewis built Joyola Mei Salon in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, creating a wellness-focused beauty business rooted in confidence, . . .
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People of ProsperUs: Jerjuan Howard, Howard Family Bookstore
Discover how Jerjuan Howard transformed a long-vacant building into the Howard Family Bookstore, creating a literacy-focused community space rooted in . . .
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