Sunshine Enterprises

Chicago-based nonprofit organization

Sunshine Enterprises is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity by supporting entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities.

Client

Sunshine Enterprises is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity by supporting entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities. Through education, coaching, and access to capital, Sunshine helps aspiring business owners turn ideas into sustainable enterprises.

Challenge

Sunshine Enterprises sought an experienced partner to support its Community Business Academy, a 12-week entrepreneurship training program. The challenge was to deliver high-quality instruction, coaching, and technical assistance at scale—while ensuring participants translated classroom learning into real-world business outcomes after graduation.

Solution

United We Build partnered with Sunshine Enterprises to facilitate the Community Business Academy, delivering a structured 12-week entrepreneurship curriculum focused on business fundamentals, strategy, and execution. UWB provided hands-on coaching and tailored technical assistance to participants, supporting them through ideation, business planning, and early-stage operations. Post-graduation, UWB continued to support participants by reinforcing accountability, goal setting, and implementation strategies to drive long-term success.