Lewis and Associates LLC

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7238 S Rhodes Avenue Chicago

Lewis & Associates L.L.C intentionally & purposefully supports small businesses, nonprofits and government agencies, with strategic planning, community engagement and project management consultation services. Projects can be challenging; but we're here to lighten the load off your shoulders.

Mission

We intentionally & purposefully work to strategically advance the social impact & entrepreneurial aspirations of our clients and their communities.

Storytelling

Our strategic planning support helped Business Development Support organizations in St. Louis Missouri raise $500k to develop an inclusive small business ecosystem. We helped a small retail business develop a business and operations plan that helped them open their first retail location.

Type of Organization

  • Community Economic Development Organization

Locations Served

  • California
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Texas
  • Virginia

Key Programs and Initiatives

Types of Offerings

  • 1 to 1 business advising
  • Mentoring/coaching
  • Technical Assistance
  • Workshops

Program Delivery

  • Hybrid (in person/virtual)

Members of the Black Community Served

  • Women

Locations of Members of the Black Community Served

  • Low to moderate income areas
  • Low-income areas
  • Urban areas

Targeted Entrepreneur Segments

  • Wholesale & Retail Trade
  • Information
  • Arts
  • Entertainment
  • Accommodation & Food Services

Business Stage

  • Start Up : a young business that is just beginning to develop and determine a market fit.

  • Stay Up : a business that has determined its market fit, but its product/service has not been validated nor has it achieved sustainability.

Cost of Programs

  • $75 per hour on a contract basis.