Think Tank Memberships

The Urban Ingenuity Think Tank brings together community builders, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, and everyday innovators who are shaping solutions from the ground up. This is where bold ideas meet lived experience — a space where those closest to the challenges become the architects of change.

As a Think Tank Member, you’ll join a powerful network of leaders working at the intersection of business, social impact, and community transformation. Together, we explore what’s working in our neighborhoods, amplify voices that are often unheard, and co-create strategies that build economic mobility, equity, and opportunity where they’re needed most.

Members don’t just sit in conversations—they help lead them. Through roundtables, community dialogues, and public forums, you’ll have access to speaking training and engagements and storytelling platforms that elevate your work and your message. Your experience becomes part of a collective blueprint for change that others can learn from, replicate, and scale.

Your Think Tank Membership Includes:

Community & Collaboration

  • Invitation to local and regional roundtables connecting grassroots leaders, small business owners, nonprofits, and civic advocates.

  • Participation in community innovation labs that turn real-world challenges into actionable pilot projects.

  • A supportive network of peers who share your passion for building stronger, safer, and more prosperous communities.


Visibility & Voice

  • Opportunities for featured speaking engagements at Urban Ingenuity forums, workshops, and summits.

  • Media visibility through Urban Ingenuity Magazine, Urban Business Journal, and Urban Leadership News, highlighting your story and impact.

  • Recognition as a Community Thought Leader on Urban Ingenuity’s website and publications.


Learning & Leadership Development

  • Access to mastermind groups and coaching sessions led by Urban Excellence Certified Coaches focused on grassroots leadership, funding, and community empowerment.

  • Specialized workshops on storytelling for impact, building partnerships, and scaling community projects.

  • Priority access to Urban Ingenuity training programs, including Launch & Lead and Money for Your Mission.


Partnership & Impact

  • Opportunities to collaborate on policy recommendations, joint initiatives, and grant proposals that uplift urban and underserved communities.

  • Connection to corporate, philanthropic, and civic partners seeking to invest in community-driven innovation.

  • Participation in measurable projects that demonstrate what’s possible when ideas, experience, and commitment come together.

Why Become a Member?

This isn’t a membership—it’s a movement. The Urban Ingenuity Think Tank is a table where everyone has a seat, every story matters, and every contribution counts. Together, we turn local leadership into lasting change.

Become a Member

Business & Entrepreneurship

We walk alongside purpose-driven founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to help turn ideas into thriving enterprises and challenges into growth opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, we provide a robust ecosystem of support tailored to your mission, market, and momentum.


Business Launch Services


Lay a solid foundation with professional support that simplifies and accelerates the start-up process:

  • Business entity formation (LLC, S-Corp, nonprofit, etc.)
  • EIN/Tax ID registration and business bank setup guidance
  • Business modeling, feasibility studies, and go-to-market strategies
  • Brand identity development: naming, messaging, logo concepts
  • Set-up of back-office systems, CRM, and payment processing tools


Growth & Development Support


Grow with clarity and systems that support scale without chaos:

  • Organizational development and capacity building
  • Operations and workflow optimization
  • Customer journey design and retention strategies
  • Marketing and sales systems for predictable revenue
  • Access to procurement, contracts, and capital opportunities
  • Financial tools, budgeting, and performance tracking systems


Compliance Services


Stay protected, prepared, and in good standing as your business grows:

  • Local, state, and federal licensing and registration
  • Sales tax permits, DBAs, and renewals
  • Business credit building and financial compliance
  • Certifications for women-owned, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises
  • Industry-specific regulatory compliance (nonprofit, food service, etc.)
  • Annual filing, recordkeeping, and policy guidance


Training Programs


Gain practical, real-world knowledge delivered in a dynamic, culturally-relevant environment:

  • Entrepreneurial training series and masterclasses
  • Curriculum in finance, leadership, branding, digital marketing, and HR
  • Special programs for first-time founders, second-chance entrepreneurs, and creative startups
  • Workshops led by experienced founders, coaches, and subject-matter experts
  • Certificate programs and cohort-based accelerators


One-on-One Coaching


Transform not just your business—but yourself as the leader behind it:

  • Personalized founder success roadmaps
  • Mindset coaching to overcome fear, confusion, and imposter syndrome
  • Accountability partnerships to help you stay focused and follow through
  • High-performance habits and leadership development
  • Integration of purpose, values, and business strategy


Consulting Services


Navigate complex decisions and fast-changing environments with expert support:



  • Strategic planning and vision alignment
  • Business audits and turnaround strategies
  • Revenue generation and fundraising strategy
  • Team development and hiring processes
  • Support with product launches, campaigns, or partnerships
  • Fractional COO and growth advisor services available


At Urban Ingenuity, we combine strategy with soul. We don’t just help entrepreneurs build businesses—we help them build movements rooted in excellence, equity, and economic mobility.

Business & Entrepreneurship

We walk alongside purpose-driven founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to help turn ideas into thriving enterprises and challenges into growth opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, we provide a robust ecosystem of support tailored to your mission, market, and momentum.


Business Launch Services


Lay a solid foundation with professional support that simplifies and accelerates the start-up process:

  • Business entity formation (LLC, S-Corp, nonprofit, etc.)
  • EIN/Tax ID registration and business bank setup guidance
  • Business modeling, feasibility studies, and go-to-market strategies
  • Brand identity development: naming, messaging, logo concepts
  • Set-up of back-office systems, CRM, and payment processing tools


Growth & Development Support


Grow with clarity and systems that support scale without chaos:

  • Organizational development and capacity building
  • Operations and workflow optimization
  • Customer journey design and retention strategies
  • Marketing and sales systems for predictable revenue
  • Access to procurement, contracts, and capital opportunities
  • Financial tools, budgeting, and performance tracking systems


Compliance Services


Stay protected, prepared, and in good standing as your business grows:

  • Local, state, and federal licensing and registration
  • Sales tax permits, DBAs, and renewals
  • Business credit building and financial compliance
  • Certifications for women-owned, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises
  • Industry-specific regulatory compliance (nonprofit, food service, etc.)
  • Annual filing, recordkeeping, and policy guidance


Training Programs


Gain practical, real-world knowledge delivered in a dynamic, culturally-relevant environment:

  • Entrepreneurial training series and masterclasses
  • Curriculum in finance, leadership, branding, digital marketing, and HR
  • Special programs for first-time founders, second-chance entrepreneurs, and creative startups
  • Workshops led by experienced founders, coaches, and subject-matter experts
  • Certificate programs and cohort-based accelerators


One-on-One Coaching


Transform not just your business—but yourself as the leader behind it:

  • Personalized founder success roadmaps
  • Mindset coaching to overcome fear, confusion, and imposter syndrome
  • Accountability partnerships to help you stay focused and follow through
  • High-performance habits and leadership development
  • Integration of purpose, values, and business strategy


Consulting Services


Navigate complex decisions and fast-changing environments with expert support:

  • Strategic planning and vision alignment
  • Business audits and turnaround strategies
  • Revenue generation and fundraising strategy
  • Team development and hiring processes
  • Support with product launches, campaigns, or partnerships
  • Fractional COO and growth advisor services available


At Urban Ingenuity, we combine strategy with soul. We don’t just help entrepreneurs build businesses—we help them build movements rooted in excellence, equity, and economic mobility.