The Multicultural Entrepreneurship Development Program
MORTAR was founded in 2014 in Cincinnati. Since then, MORTAR has aimed to create diverse communities by enabling historically marginalized entrepreneurs to access the resources needed to start and run successful businesses. It currently provides an entrepreneurship academy in multiple states and helps both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs learn the fundamental elements of business ownership and how to build a comprehensive business canvas. The primary goal of the program is to launch businesses that contribute to local economic growth and establish a path to generational sustainability and wealth.
Kroger and P&G are providing facilitators and funding to expand MORTAR’s nationally acclaimed Entrepreneurship Academy. The program will enable MORTAR to impact more entrepreneurs and allow participants to learn directly from the talented executives at Kroger and P&G.
Meet the 3rd class - COMING SOON
Meet the 2nd Class
Sara Aschliman
Wyoming Community Coffee
Coffee, tea, wine & beer, gelato, pastries, bagels, empanadas, and seasonal lunch items.
Nia Baucke
Flora Lee Naturals
Small batch, plant-based skincare products for dry, sensitive, and hyperpigmentation prone skin.
Dajah Bishop
King PA Wines
King PA Wines, a black-owned wine company that offers an array of flavors from sweet to dry.
Christina Christian
NOV by Christina
Lifestyle advertising/marketing, event planning, and entertaining concierge.
Seena Chriti
Paktli Foods
We produce handmade puffed ancient grain snacks made with puffed amaranth, quinoa and millet with organic chocolates and dried fruits and nuts.
Ali Coulibaly
Mande Goods
We offer ethical handmade goods, ranging from home decor items to fabrics, and jewelry.
Ora Daniels
Sugar Innovations
Specialty apples and treats for parties and events.
Sam Pellerito
CinSoy Foods
CinSoy Foods is a small batch fermenter of soy sauce, tamari, miso and tofu using all Ohio ingredients.
Annetta Waters
Annetta’s Beauty Bar
Annetta’s Beauty Bar is a multi-service salon with a customary holistic approach, specializing in the “Vegan Silk Press”.
Meet the 1st Class
Sylvia Brownlee
Skin by Brownlee & Co
A skin care clinic with a full line of products specializing in the prevention and treatment of acne and hyperpigmentation.
Christina Davis
Davis Cookie Collection
We specialize in delicious gourmet cookies and desserts.
Erikka Gray
District 78 LLC
Scented candles, wax melts, fragrance sprays, and private label candle manufacturing.
Renia Harris
Beyond the Grill Spices
Hand-crafted seasonings you can use for grill cooking & inside your kitchen.
Brandon & Ewaniki Hawkins
Soul Palette, LLC
Soul Palette creates virtual, mobile, and customizable paint party experiences to celebrate any occasion.
Sabrina McGill
5-Star Meal Prep, LLC
We provide a variety of healthy lunch meal plan options including, but not limited to Clean Meals, Vegetarian Meals, Pescatarian and or Keto Meals to individuals who are looking to enjoy home cooked meals.
Rhea Pettway
Trifecta Beauty Brands LLC
Trifecta sells hair products that include shampoos, conditioners, twisting creams, gels, and butters for textured naturals that love to show off their natural hair in all its glory.
Ashley Ross
Muse Noire Interiors
Muse Noire is a full-service interior design firm for commercial and residential properties.
Marilyn Smith
Xenuvi
I offer hair care services and products.
