POC Collaborative

Omaha homeowners: check out this resource! 🏡

The City of Omaha (Omaha Planning Department) Exterior Repair Program is now open for low- and moderate-income homeowners east of 72nd Street.

Apply by February 27, 2026 at 5 PM

➡️ 0% interest loan
➡️ Not first-come, first-served
➡️ All eligible applications entered into a randomized selection

You can find walk-in application help dates and apply through the Develop Omaha portal: https://aca-prod.accela.com/OMAHA/Welcome.aspx

A few weeks ago (just before the first snowfall in Omaha!), we completed several important milestones at Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church (CMPC).

These photos may not capture the full scope of the work, but they highlight meaningful progress in the ongoing renovation of a building that will serve as a long-term community asset.

Recent updates include:
🔨 Installation of a new skylight to bring natural light into the space
🔨 Full roof replacement to make sure the building is water-tight
🔨 Weatherproofing upgrades to protect the structure moving forward

These updates are a key step in preserving the building and preparing CMPC for its next chapter as a space for community, collaboration, and opportunity.

Stay up to date with CMPC: https://www.poccollaborative.org/cmpc

Week 8 milestone complete!

Our Ignite Community Business Academy (ICBA) Spanish cohort, in partnership with Heartland Workers Center, successfully completed their business simulations — an interactive, hands-on experience designed to put strategy into action.

Through this 12-week program, participants explore sustainable growth, streamlined operations, and marketing strategies while receiving tailored support to better understand and leverage their business financials — one of the toughest yet most rewarding parts of entrepreneurship.

We’re so proud of this incredible group of entrepreneurs for bringing dedication, collaboration, and creativity to every session! 👏

We're excited to share an exclusive pre-conference webinar with Prime Bank, a sponsor of the BLCK Street Summit.

"It’s Your Business—Learn to Build it in 2025"

Access to capital can make all the difference when it comes to growing your business, but knowing HOW to get there isn’t always straightforward.

📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM EST

Hosted by Al Pearson, Jr. and Christian Zember, this session will give small business owners the clarity, confidence, and tools to prepare for funding conversations and fuel real growth.

What you’ll gain:
✅ A roadmap for building a long-term relationship with your banker
✅ The key documents and details you need to be funding-ready
✅ Insight into financing options that fit your business goals
✅ Smart questions to ask and pitfalls to avoid

This session is open to everyone, not just BLCK Street Summit attendees. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical, real-world insight you can put to work right away.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/PrimisWebinar