ECONOMICS
Establishing economic stability by helping business owners realize their economic dreams through collaboration, certification, and coordination.
MENTAL HEALTH
Navigating the complexities of, and the effective management of, mental health and wellness. Understanding the impact of pandemic related challenges mental health and business management
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Improving morbidity rates through physical fitness. The impact of physical health and it’s connection to mental health and overall rigors of business management.
impact statement
Our core goal is to help black male business owners succeed. Our support for black male owned businesses aims to help their leaders navigate the complexities of public and private procurement, collaborate with their peers, and achieve both mental and physical balance. We will help create healthy black male leaders that are better equipped to effectively run their businesses, and realize growth through partnerships, collaboration, and certifications. Better led, better operated, and growing businesses will produce additional job opportunities for the community, provide re-investment and training for startups, and help owners to establish a financial legacy.
MISSION
The H.U.R.D.L.E’s mission is to maximize positive outcomes for black male business owners by combining economic and social initiatives with overall wellness; thereby fostering financial growth and improved total health.
marketing
Whether you are a new business or an established entity. HURDLE seeks to recruit members via a mixture of direct contacts, social media, and collaboration drives. If it’s time to take your business to the next level, we will get you there quickly and efficiently.
fundraising & Donations
Our members are the driving force behind our ability to fund the organization. We also rely on support from other organizations and corporations.
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operations and human capital
Key personnel functions of the Hurdle Collaborative. Co-executive directors Ezra Bourne and Carlton Carrington, oversee an organization dedicated to helping their member businesses improve operations and manage staff through growth. Don’t fall behind!
HURDLE FUND
The HURDLE fund was created for the purpose of helping and promoting black male entrepreneurs. Our goal is to help develop ideas, offer training, and offer other resources as needed.
HURDLE SEAL
Looking for a business you can rely on? The HURDLE seal of approval is awarded to businesses we endorse.
Our origins
We are committed to providing the absolute best quality to each and every one of our members.
We started in Baltimore, MD. We don’t plan on stopping there. Let’s go together and show how we can do more for you than anyone else.