In partnership with The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) we helped develop the 2023 Dream Pitch Program, an 8-week cohort-based training program for microbusinesses in Ward 7 and 8, culminating into the Dream Pitch Competition. The Dream Pitch Competition is an opportunity for participants to pitch their business to a panel of judges, showcasing the knowledge gained through the program resulting in a pitch award between $2000 to $7500. Microbusinesses accepted into this competitive program received business development training in 4 areas: