Fueling, Lifting & Transforming Underserved Communities through the Power of Entrepreneurship

"Venture, Equity and Conventional, funding sources have expanded in recent years, except for BIPOC entrepreneurs and for those with side hustles this market is non- existent, PBZ wants a role in closing this gap".
- Terrez Marriott Thompson, Founder

“God bless the child that's got their own.” Billie Holliday

Hear about our impact from our
Founder, Terrez Thompson!

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Powered by Zerret is a 501(c)(3) organization that will empower BIPOC entrepreneurs, with a focus on women business owners, to succeed through but not limited to mentoring, skills building, networking, and providing resources.

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Our Impact: Mentorship. Connection. Innovation Pipeline.

Entrepreneurs Funded

$102,000

Total Since 2021 Launch

$2,550

Average Grant Amount

Funding inventory, operating capital, tech. support, office space, headcount, licenses and other business enablers

PBZ Offerings for Entrepreneurs

GRANT PROGRAM

PBZ Grants will be awarded for specific operational issues that prevent the owner from moving to an important next step.

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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Chair of PBZ will identify 1-5 entrepreneurs a year to mentor for a 12-month period.

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PBZ Partnership Opportunities for Entreprises and Organizations

Join PBZ’s vast network of resources (corporations, nonprofits and advisors) providing our grantees access to tools, capabilities and expertise that can transform their side hustle businesses into established formal enterprises.

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Investment Dollars at Work

"It helps market my programs online while hosting events for organizations and schools to learn about my program!"

Trishna Monplaisir, LMSW

Fueling, Lifting & Transforming Underserved Communities through the Power of Entrepreneurship

"Venture, Equity and Conventional, funding sources have expanded in recent years, except for BIPOC entrepreneurs and for those with side hustles this market is non- existent, PBZ wants a role in closing this gap".
- Terrez Marriott Thompson, Founder

“God bless the child that's got their own.” Billie Holliday

Hear about our impact from our
Founder, Terrez Thompson!

Do you have a question?

Ready to Apply to our Grant?

Our Impact: Mentorship. Connection. Innovation Pipeline.

PBZ Offerings for Entrepreneurs

PBZ Partnership Opportunities for Entreprises and Organizations

Investment Dollars at Work

Join the PBZ Network

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OUR LATEST PROGRAMMING & OFFERINGS!

Fueling, Lifting & Transforming Underserved Communities through the Power of Entrepreneurship

"Venture, Equity and Conventional, funding sources have expanded in recent years, except for BIPOC entrepreneurs and for those with side hustles this market is non- existent, PBZ wants a role in closing this gap". - Terrez Marriott Thompson, Founder

“God bless the child that's got their own.” Billie Holliday

Hear about our impact from our Founder, Terrez Thompson!

Do you have a question?

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Ready to Apply to our Grant?

Our Impact: Mentorship. Connection. Innovation Pipeline.

PBZ Offerings for Entrepreneurs

PBZ Partnership Opportunities for Entreprises and Organizations

Investment Dollars at Work

Join the PBZ Network

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OUR LATEST PROGRAMMING & OFFERINGS!

"Venture, Equity and Conventional, funding sources have expanded in recent years, except for BIPOC entrepreneurs and for those with side hustles this market is non- existent, PBZ wants a role in closing this gap".
- Terrez Marriott Thompson, Founder

Hear about our impact from our
Founder, Terrez Thompson!