Our Power to Prosper Accelerator is all about giving minority-owned businesses the skills and connections they need to move to the next level and grow here in Greater Louisville. The accelerator, valued at $15,000 per individual, is offered free to participants through the generous funding of Papa Johns and Beam Suntory. This program teaches business owners critical business skills like development strategies, strategic planning, financial management skills, marketing & sales, human resources, how to access capital, and how to contract with the government and major corporations.

SHARITA BROWN

What is your business name?

• I AM Construction Cleaning LLC

Tell us about what your business does.

• Commercial/Residential painting and cleaning. Special coatings, janitorial services, floor maintenance, and provide laborers

What inspired you to join the Power to Prosper program?

• Looking for a way to reinvent the company while taking the opportunity to excel because of the understanding, wisdom, and knowledge

Where do you see your business in the next 5 to 10 years? How do you believe the Power to Prosper program will help you in reaching those long-term goals?

• I see it with a great revenue-making or causing others to be powered to prosper as well. Being that it already has begun to by the guidance of the instructor Miguel. Whereas I am having major growing pains that are working for my good to empower me, which is where it begins.

What’s your favorite thing about living and doing business in Louisville?

• Being able to be an asset in this city by character, integrity, and economically.