ECHO Collective – The Refinery
ECHO Collective empowers communities through her opportunities. Our flagship program, The Refinery, provides refugee and immigrant women the opportunity to achieve independence and social capital through business education and mentorships.
About
ECHO Collective was founded in 2020 in Lincoln, Nebraska. We connect and empower refugee and immigrant women by providing opportunities for personal growth and building cross-cultural relationships in a nurturing environment. Our flagship program, The Refinery, graduated its first cohort in December 2020. The Refinery provides refugee and immigrant women the opportunity to achieve economic independence and social capital through business education and professional mentorships. Our classes meet in-person three times a week for 2.5 hours, and the mentors invest at least 6 hours of one-on-one coaching after the entrepreneurs have covered business basics in class. The Refinery recognizes the value of social networking and community involvement, and our curriculum is supported by presentations of at least 30+ local professionals over the course of the cohort, in addition to partnerships with numerous local organizations. We use a proprietary business curriculum developed by our Founder, Kelly Ross. This curriculum is not static; we evolve and strengthen with each cohort of entrepreneurs.Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Women’s Business Issues
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review (Specialty)
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Market Plan Development (Specialty)
- Market Research (Specialty)
Management Issues
- Professional / Leadership Development (Specialty)
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
- Tax Credits
Legal Services
- Forming a Business
Marketing/Sales
- Advertising/Brochure Design (Specialty)
- Competitive Analysis (Specialty)
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing (Specialty)
- Market Plan Development and Training (Specialty)
- Market Research (Specialty)
- Student Marketing Projects
- Website Development
Networking Organizations
- Demographically Based (Specialty)
- Geographically Based (Specialty)
- Small Business/General (Specialty)
Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Accelerators (Specialty)
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
- Maker Space
Regulatory Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Registration, licenses and permits
Tax Services
- Tax Credits
- Tax Registration
Training
- Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
- Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Product Development
- Product Assembly and Packaging
- Product Design and Development
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Internship Program
- Student Marketing Projects
- Student Research Projects
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Mentoring/Coaching/Counseling/Consulting
- Formal Mentoring Programs (Specialty)
- One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
- Peer Mentoring
- Coaching (Specialty)
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