OUR CORE VALUES
We take a unique, hands-on approach to community engagement by blending accessible programming with physical space that meets people where they are. Through our Community human Centered model, we don’t just serve entrepreneurs — we empower neighbors to become changemakers. By offering business support, retail incubator space, and relevant resources all under one roof, we create a pipeline for local talent to grow, launch, and thrive. This grassroots approach drives true community economic development — built by the community, for the community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We develop entrepreneurial leaders who drive both business growth and community impact. Our approach blends leadership training with real-world business strategy, helping founders build the confidence, clarity, and capacity to scale. We focus on decision-making, operational excellence, and strategic thinking — the kind of leadership that directly fuels revenue growth, job creation, and long-term sustainability. Because when entrepreneurs lead well, they don’t just grow their businesses — they grow the economy around them.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We take a hands-on, community-rooted approach to shifting economic trajectory. Through targeted programming, access to resources, and space to grow, we equip entrepreneurs with the tools to move from hustle to stability — and from stability to scale. It’s about more than income — it’s about building pathways that change the direction of families, businesses, and entire communities for generations.
ECONOMIC MOBILITY
ABOUT US
Our Mission
Vanguard Development is a results-driven Local Economic Development Organization dedicated to turning bold ideas into measurable impact. We equip entrepreneurs and small businesses with the skills, strategies, and resources they need to grow — driving job creation, increasing local investment, and strengthening business corridors and regional economic resilience.
Rooted in data and built on action, our programs provide hands-on support in business education, access to capital, and procurement readiness — helping founders move from vision to viability. We envision communities where businesses thrive, families prosper, and economic opportunity is within reach for all who dare to build.
Our collaborative space & programs serve as vital environments where both budding and established entrepreneurs access shared resources, networking, and benefit from collective expertise. Fostering a sense of community that encourages innovation and problem-solving.
To leverage this dynamic, we host and facilitate workshops, targeted programs, and educational series that use the space to provide specified business development support and technical assistance.
