Providing assistance to help build, start, and grow the dreams and businesses of entrepreneurs, while promoting economic growth in our communities.
Empowering and inspiring entrepreneurs to create businesses to transcend from poverty to change their future.
For almost 30 years, we’ve inspired entrepreneurs to realize their dreams of business ownership. Our program is a complete business center. We help entrepreneurs and small business owners find their best potential as we walk with them to develop a sustainable business model.
Owning a business is complex; entrepreneurs need tools for every stage of the business cycle. We provide formal business training making sure you have the tools you need to build and grow your business. Program services are provided in English and Spanish
How To Get StartedBusiness Resources
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Business Training
Business Training
To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals of business ownership, we provide a 40 hour, 16-class course. The course is presented in English and Spanish and guides entrepreneurs through business start-up, launch, and growth. This includes in-depth guidance on writing a business plan – a foundational document for business owners.
Course Cost: $250
Please note: A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required in addition to the course cost. Scholarships are available.
16 classes / 8 weeks / 2 evenings a week / 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmCoursework includes: Creating Business Plans – Branding and Messaging – Target Markets – Taxes/Accounting – Insurance – Human Resources
Evening classes are offered at least 4 times a year in both Spanish and English. -
Continuous Learning & Networking
Continuous Learning & Networking
Our program is a connection to continuous learning.
We link entrepreneurs to other entrepreneurs, businesses, and community partners within the business ecosystem through training, workshops, and seminars.
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Collaborators
Business Groups and Nonprofits: - Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)
- Nebraska Business Development Center
- Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF)
- Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative (EEC)
- Omaha Economic Development Corp (OEDC)
- SCORE Greater Omaha
- Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Sourcelink Nebraska
- Greater Omaha Chamber – REACH
- Grow Nebraska Women’s Business Center
- Nebraska Trucking Association
Community Organizations: - United Way of the Midlands
- Mexican Consulate in Omaha
- Heartland Workforce Solutions, Inc.
- Centro Tepeyac
- Sokolof Foundation
- Aksarben Foundation
- CCUSA
Educational Institutions:
- UNL: Rural Prosperity Nebraska
- UNO: Graphic Design Club
- Creighton University
Financial Organizations: - First National Bank Omaha (FNBO)
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Cornhusker Bank
Governmental Organizations
- City of Omaha
- US Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Department of Economic Development
Independent Businesses:
- JM Reynoso Tax and Accounting Services
- Truck Services Inc
- State Farm: Monica Rodriguez
Business Training
To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals of business ownership, we provide a 40 hour, 16-class course. The course is presented in English and Spanish and guides entrepreneurs through business start-up, launch, and growth. This includes in-depth guidance on writing a business plan – a foundational document for business owners.
Course Cost: $250
Please note: A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required in addition to the course cost. Scholarships are available.
16 classes / 8 weeks / 2 evenings a week / 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coursework includes: Creating Business Plans – Branding and Messaging – Target Markets – Taxes/Accounting – Insurance – Human Resources
Evening classes are offered at least 4 times a year in both Spanish and English.
Continuous Learning & Networking
Our program is a connection to continuous learning.
We link entrepreneurs to other entrepreneurs, businesses, and community partners within the business ecosystem through training, workshops, and seminars.
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CCUSA: National Recognition
In 2020, Catholic Charities of Omaha received an Innovation Challenge grant from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) to extend its Microbusiness Program to other Catholic Charities agencies across the nation. The award was the culmination of a year-long process in which Catholic Charities agencies nationwide competed for $1 million to fund their fresh solution to help alleviate, reduce or eliminate poverty.