BRIDGING ENTREPRENEUR DREAMS Mission/Bridges is a 501(c) 3 business accelerator formed to help aspiring entrepreneurs start a nonprofit or small business, regardless of net worth or education level, achieve business ownership dreams, through mentoring, and education. Through our entrepreneur training, support, and educational programs, Mission/Bridges will increase the success rate of micro-business owners, or as we call them “futurepreneurs” thereby improving lives and boosting the economy through business growth and job creation. Mission Bridges Minority Business Accelerator Program (MBMBA) is intended for aspiring business people from low-income neighborhoods. We combine entrepreneur training, mentoring, and financial counseling so that our clients receive all the tools and resources needed to make their dreams a reality. Our entrepreneur training program is unique by The market niche we serve; the underserved population, which lacks the basic prerequisites which other small-business trainings and mentoring services believe necessary. Our entrepreneur training program focuses on the disadvantaged, minorities, veterans, and women. MISSION/BRIDGES clients do NOT have to start out with: A cohesive business idea Finished secondary or postsecondary education Capital Connections in the business world MISSION/BRIDGES clients DO need: To be members of an underserved population and Demonstrate their creativity and drive.