Interise
Interise is an award-winning nonprofit organization that helps existing small business owners develop their companies. The entrepreneurs who work with us have the potential for growth; we help them get to the next level. Through our StreetWise ‘MBA’™, we give a diverse group of entrepreneurs an opportunity to hone their management skills and make the right connections—because when small business thrives, communities benefit.
07/29/2025
"Winning the Pitch competition allowed us to pursue our dream of having a commercial kitchen at our urban farm. It gave me the motivation and the stamina to get our permit to build the kitchen. Winning the prize money also gave us the confidence to apply for three other grants.” — Lisa Evans, We Grow Microgreens, LLC, 2024 Winner
Want to be in the spotlight this year? Apply by August 8 for Interise's 4th Annual Pitch for Strategic Growth Competition, sponsored by Citizens.
07/24/2025
⏰ Just two weeks left!
Pitch your boldest strategic move to a panel of experts — and walk away with $10,000 for your next phase of growth.
📍 MA-based Interise alumni and StreetWise MBA participants only
🎤 Live pitch event: October 14 in Boston
📝 Apply by August 8: https://connect.interise.org/page/pitch
05/29/2025
The Interise AAC keeps growing stronger. Meet three more members making their mark:
🏠 Meichelle Ferguson of Hilton Realty in is a problem-solver who believes in small businesses and is ready to guide program improvements.
🌐 Todd Lang brings years of experience with Interise and now as Director of Strategic Growth with the International Economic Development Council — adding national insight to our local work.
💼 Yusef Muhammad is a longtime Interise instructor and small biz champion in , TX. His passion? Helping businesses move from good to great.
Together, they’ll shape alumni programming that drives growth and opportunity.
Learn more about this initiative: https://connect.interise.org/page/aac
05/22/2025
Say hello to four more leaders on the Interise Alumni Advisory Council! 👋
📊 Anita Pierce, founder of Eleven3seven5 in Brooklyn, helps entrepreneurs build wealth with intention — especially from a minority and women-owned lens.
🏛️ Naomi Walton brings a powerful mix of policy, partnership, and boots-on-the-ground advocacy to support small businesses across South Carolina. At the Columbia Chamber, she ensures that historically excluded businesses are seen, heard, and funded.
🎥 Khaleel Loyd scaled Loyd Visuals in Charlotte, NC to $1M+ and reinvested $250K into minority-owned businesses. He’s building inclusive ecosystems through media and mentorship.
🏗️ Fahteema Parrish leads Parrish & Sons Construction in Kansas City, using Interise insights to scale, create jobs, and mentor others.
These leaders are building better economies — together.
Find out more about the AAC: https://connect.interise.org/page/aac
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