Walker’s Legacy
Since our founding, Walker's Legacy programming has provided educational training to thousands of women across the country resulting in more than $40 million in investments and loans, and more than $150 million in successfully awarded corporate, state, local, government, and nonprofit grants and contracts. Annually the organization connects more than 5,000 minority women, representing a total network of more than 60,000 multicultural women in business, in person across the nation through national and local affiliate conferences and business networking programming, which operate across our 10-city footprint. Walker’s Legacy has a national team of 30 employees all dedicated to and focused exclusively on the implementation of our programming to support women of color in entrepreneurship, making one of the largest nation teams with this exclusive focus.
Mission
Walker’s Legacy is a digital platform for the professional and entrepreneurial multicultural woman. We exist to inspire, equip, and engage through thought-provoking content, educational programming, and a global community.
Type of Organization
- For-profit Corporation
- National Women in Business Collective
Locations Served
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Detroit, Michigan
- Miami, Florida
- New York City, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Houston, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Washington, DC
Key Programs and Initiatives
Types of Offerings
- Financing
- Capital
- Entrepreneurial Training
- Workshops
- Matchmaking/networking opportunities
- Mentoring/coaching
- Business incubation
- Accelerator
- Cohort Training Programs
- Certification assistance
Program Delivery
- In Person
- Virtual
- Hybrid (in person/virtual)
Members of the Black Community Served
- Women
Locations of Members of the Black Community Served
- Low-income areas
- Low to moderate income areas
- Suburban areas
- Urban areas
Targeted Entrepreneur Segments
- Business Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Accommodation & Food Services
- Transportation & Logistics
- Media & Publishing
- Health Care & Social Services
- Technology & Software Development
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.
- Scale Up : a business that already validated its product in a market and has proven sustainable.
Cost of Programs
- Varied prices. Based on program.