LEADING
BECOME
A year-long business accelerator program for African-American entrepreneurs that covers key areas of business operations, such as financial management, marketing, and capital access.
BUILDING
District Development
A district revitalization & transformation strategy that aims to implement equitable and inclusive development principles into the 4th Avenue Business District.
GROWING
Financial Services
A revolving, low-interest loan pool that financially supports African-American-owned small businesses in the Birmingham area with loans ranging from $500 -$25,000.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Black entrepreneurs have faced deeply rooted systemic issues for centuries in the United States.
Urban Impact Inc. (UII) is a nonprofit organization that has committed to removing barriers for Black entrepreneurs and lead, build, and grow traditionally underserved Black commercial districts and communities.
Our Mission: To Empower Black people, places, and businesses with economic opportunity.
Our Strategic Vision: Urban Impact grows to a scale to achieve a higher level of self-sufficiency and sustainability to advance economic opportunity for Black people in Birmingham. While growing in place, Urban Impact becomes the recognized leader in the District and the Community Economic Development sector, representing “Best in Class” for Black business support in Birmingham.
We offer programs in alignment with our mission and commitment to empowering Black business owners.
2024 GOALS
75
participating businesses in the BE BHM program
$288,000
total loaned from IMPACT Loan Fund
12
district grants awarded