Blessed Trinity Incubator Program
Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Succeed in business
The Incubator Program works to help grassroots entrepreneurs in the West Park area. A team of parishioners and community members are partnering with several local entrepreneurs, offering low interest microloans (up to $2000), as well as networking, resources, and advice.
Loans
Loans are available through a simple, accessible application, and have very manageable monthly payments. This program is designed especially for people who may not have prior experience with any form of business financing or those who may face challenges with traditional employment. It is also beneficial for people who may simply need additional resources to help their business idea become a reality.
Networking
The Incubator Program provides more than just financing. During twice-monthly meetings, participants are brought into a network of entrepreneurs and advisors who can provide support in a range of areas, including legal advice, marketing services, bookkeeping, and business planning.
Partners
The Incubator Program is sponsored by Blessed Trinity Parish in Cleveland, in partnership with Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation, Neighborhood Connections, and the Sisters of Charity Foundation. If you are interested in donating or helping with the program, contact Fr. Doug Koesel. For details, click the link below.
Apply
The program is open to anyone 18 years or older who lives or works in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland. Credit status is not a consideration for approval for a microloan. Rather, approval is based on having a good business idea and the commitment to participate in the program. To make an appointment to inquire about a microloan, call or email Fr. Doug Koesel at 216-671-5890 or dkoesel@blessedtrinitycleveland.org.
Meet our Entrepreneurs and their Businesses
The Incubator Program currently includes 6 local entrepreneurs.
Alicia Moreland owns Double Dutch, creating hand-sculpted porcelain jewelry and hand-illustrated household wares. Each item is crafted individually by the artist and completely unique. Look for an Etsy storefront coming soon.
Laverne Williams owns Laverne 5 Star Cleaning Service, providing for all your cleaning needs, including vacant units, vacant houses, office buildings, after parties, Covid-19 disinfecting. We leave everything fresh, clean, and spotless.
Teresa Dial owns TKO Confections, offering home-baked goods: cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, pumpkin rolls, cannoli, brownies, and more.
Katherine Lekas owns Inch By Inch CLE, selling organic worm poop. A byproduct of vermicomposting, worm castings are a bio-dynamic, nutrient-dense resource used as a supplement to your soil medium.
Timeika Kee owns Cookiez Creationz, offering customization of apparel, dog tags, signage, banners, party décor, license plates, branding, and so much more. I’ll customize anything!
Annette Shy owns Shy’s Better Butter, creating and selling nutrient-dense natural body butters and skin loving soaps. Try it – your skin will love it!