Support the BIPOC Business Accelerator

Why support BIPOC businesses and entrepreneurs?

1. Our community benefits from diverse businesses
2. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned (BIPOC) organizations have taken a bigger hit than most during the pandemic
3. Systemic racism, social and economic injustices, and racial inequity have never been more apparent than during the pandemic, including here in our own community
4. A stronger and more diverse small-business ecosystem helps everyone and creates economic growth for the community

What is the MDC Iowa INCubate program and how will my donation help?

The BIPOC Business Accelerator (INCubate) by MDC Iowa provides an intensive 16-week training program for new and existing small businesses that are BIPOC-owned. Through this program, entrepreneurs learn valuable skills and gain access to resources that will help them survive over the coming years.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MDC Iowa provides these services to the community at no cost. We depend on donations from partners and allies to cover the program's cost. Without your support, it would not be possible to provide this critical service to the underserved people in our community.