Our Work

Empowering Communities, Creating Impact

At Enterprising Black Orlando (EBO), we drive economic empowerment for Central Florida’s Black communities through initiatives that address systemic barriers and foster collaboration. Explore our key initiatives below.

Shaping EBO

Shaping EBO is an ongoing initiative focused on shaping the future direction and impact of Enterprising Black Orlando. Through community engagement, stakeholder input, and strategic planning, shaping EBO ensures that our initiatives are responsive to the needs and aspirations of Central Florida's Black and marginalized communities. Join us in shaping the future of economic empowerment and social justice in Orlando.

Our Approach

At Enterprising Black Orlando (EBO), we are dedicated to fostering economic empowerment and community development through strategic initiatives and collaborations. Our approach involves convening diverse stakeholders, forming impactful partnerships, and advocating for policy changes to drive systemic transformation and create lasting economic mobility for Black and marginalized communities in Central Florida.​

Data informed

We center our work around data from marginalized communities to drive meaningful change. By understanding and addressing the unique challenges they face, we create targeted strategies for economic empowerment.

The Racial Wealth Divide in Orlando (2023) - In EBO published this comprehensive report to highlight economic disparities and to inform our initiatives.

Community Conversations Summary - Insights from our community discussions that laid the groundwork for "Scaling Support for Enterprising Black Orlando."

Convening Community​​

Our goal is to convene diverse stakeholders for collaborative discourse on community issues, foster robust community engagement initiatives, cultivate leadership development opportunities, and establish sustainable channels for maintaining connectivity,  dialogue, and impact. 

Build Ecosystem​​s

Foster strategic partnerships and collaborations of high impact Black-led nonprofits, Black owned businesses and community stakeholders to leverage collective partnerships to advance economic and wealth building mobility in Central Florida based on the evolving needs of our community.​

Strengthen Policy​​ and Advocacy

Advocate for policy and narrative change that dispel myths, acknowledges historical policies, challenge systemic barriers and advocates for shared agendas and solutions.