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Project

33- Community Navigator Pilot Program

Center:

SD-Center for Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Pat Herman
[email protected]
605-357-1577

Project Description:

Start Up Sioux Falls CO.STARTERS accelerator program to better reach underserved communities in the regions of Sioux Falls South Dakota. Using a Hub and Spoke model, Startup Sioux Falls will work with a consortium of five spoke organizations, a series of contractors, and existing partners on the project. Startup Sioux Falls will provide the training, research, and support necessary for the spoke organizations to provide the CO.STARTERS accelerator and other business resources to the communities they serve. Center for Disabilities will recruit and support individuals from the disability and veterans community. Will also be available to assist other businesses with resources and answering questions. 2..Goals are to encourage and train individuals from these communities to start and grow their own businesses. 3.Focused on underserved populations

Keyword(s):

Employment, Entrepreneurship, small business

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County