Who We Are

"History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."

Michelle Obama

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Our Story

Sometimes hard work isn't enough.

Let’s face it, starting a business is tough.  Especially when you come from a background where the odds are stacked against you.  I grew up in inner city Detroit at a time when our support systems were being stripped from our families. Entrepreneurship was my way out.

I started my first company 1999, when I was just 24 years old. I encountered lots of obstacles along the way. My company pivoted many times over the years — and I bumped my head more times than I care to count.

Ultimately, owning a business transformed my family’s economic circumstance. Now, Growmetix® helps other people of color achieve economic freedom, through entrepreneurship.

Our Journey

We advocate for economic mobility by helping disadvantaged businesses grow.​

At Growmetix®, we believe business ownership is an often overlooked means of leaving behind the cycle of poverty in which too many persons of color find themselves.

We are committed to making entrepreneurial success attainable for all people — irrespective of socioeconomic status or background.  And we’re on a mission, by 2030 to empower 1000+ black and brown business owners to surpass a quarter million dollars in annual revenue.

2018

We partnered with the City of Charlotte to launch AMP UP! Charlotte, an accelerator for ethic minority owned businesses.

2023

We were honored to be named on CBJ's 2023 list of Largest Black-Owned Companies, a testament to the impact we're making.

2022

We expanded our reach with a new office in Portland, Oregon, solidifying our commitment to serving a national network of entrepreneurs.

2024

We kicked off Luna Launchpad,™ a program aimed at helping black womenpreneurs make the leap from side hustle to full time founder.

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Our Differentiators

What sets us apart.

Sometimes hard work alone, isn’t enough.  We are uniquely positioned to help underrepresented businesses level the playing field – so you can achieve the success you deserve.

Cultural Awareness

Our clients and program participants learn from trusted advisors who understand your journey through shared lived experiences.

Hands on Experience

Our team is comprised of credentialed coaches and facilitators with strong community ties and a proven track record of running a successful business in the real world.

Tailored Solutions

We design & deliver tailored content, with relevant images, videos and stories, that speaks directly to the unique experiences of entrepreneurs of color.

Free Video Series

Crush your profit goals with our FREE email crash course.

Take the guesswork out of getting to breakeven.

For lots of growing businesses, it can take years to see more money coming IN than you have going OUT. Cut through the confusion and hit your profit targets faster with our FREE video series.

Our Team

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.

Growmetix ® uses a small, but mighty team with deep expertise in our respective disciplines, hands-on experience and strong community ties to deliver impactful experiences for our clients and program participants.

Operations

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Program Delivery

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Outreach & Engagement

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Training Facilitation

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Training Facilitation