Meet Our Alumni
Launcher didn't just teach me how to grow; it reminded me that I belong.
Milly Morales-PerezCelestial Beauty, Milford
Community Business Resources, est. 2016
Launch your dream,
transform your
community.
Empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, support, and resources to create lasting change.
The Launcher Difference
More than training
entrepreneurs,
it's a movement.
Rooted in education, real estate, and access to capital, Launcher is supporting the community in disrupting poverty and revitalizing neighborhoods.
Our mission is to build wealth within the community by providing education and resources to low-income, minority communities in need of economic revitalization. We help you launch faster, smarter, and stronger.
01
Education
A 14 week course, advanced cohorts, and workshops that turn an idea into a written, tested business plan.
02
Access to Capital
The Ignite loan, lending partners, and financial coaching that make funding reachable and credit stronger.
03
Real Estate
Guidance from the kitchen table to a front door on Main Street. 110 storefronts opened and counting.
Programs
Wherever you are,
there's a way in.
You bring the idea and the drive. From your first business plan to your second location, pick the program that fits where you are today.
01
Entrepreneurship Program
14 weeks, a finished business plan, one-on-one coaching, and 3 college credits. Free, in English and Spanish.Start here
02Business Lab
Your plan is written. Now get a mentor. Free one-on-one advising for Launcher graduates.For graduates
03Main Street Accelerator
Eight sessions for brick and mortar businesses on Delaware's Main Streets, with the Delaware Division of Small Business.2+ years in business
04Food Cohort
Menu costing, bookkeeping, and cash flow for food trucks, caterers, and restaurants. With the Wilmington Kitchen Collective.Food entrepreneurs
05Youth Launcher
Teens team up, build a real business, and pitch for cash prizes. Free for ages 13 to 18.Ages 13 to 18
06Ignite Loan Program
Up to $10,000 at 2% with zero fees and monthly coaching, built for Launcher graduates.Access to capital
07Volunteer Program
Mentor an entrepreneur, share your expertise, or lead a workshop. One hour can change a business.Give back
Our Real Impact
Real entrepreneurs,
real results.
Since 2017, Launcher graduates have been opening doors, creating jobs, and keeping wealth in the neighborhoods that raised them.
1,599Program graduates across 12 sites
110Brick and mortar businesses opened
$2.11MIn capital accessed by our entrepreneurs
1,359Jobs created or retained
Figures as of August 2026. 94% of Launcher businesses are minority owned, and 93% of participants rate the program excellent or good.
Entrepreneur Journey
Ready to launch
your business?
1
Apply
Tell us about you and your idea. It takes a few minutes.
2
Review
Your application is reviewed by our team.
3
Enroll
Confirm your seat in the cohort and site that fits you.
4
Orientation
Meet your trainer, your classmates, and your workbook.
5
Launch
Graduate with a plan, a network, and a team behind you.
Funding Partners
Be part of
something bigger.
Entrepreneurship is about more than profits. It's about creating jobs, driving innovation, and building a legacy. Since 2016, Barclays has provided over $1 million to support Launcher, an initiative of the West End Neighborhood House.
Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Together, we build
stronger communities.
Join us in disrupting poverty and revitalizing neighborhoods through entrepreneurship.