Our programming is designed to reach entrepreneurs with little experience, who may reject more traditional business development programs due to cultural and/or educational barriers, and whose future businesses may require capital to succeed and flourish.

We utilize a multi-faceted approach including:

  • Training Courses utilizing a facilitated peer-learning model, which builds a practical understanding of business principles, practices and thought processes while also building self-confidence, problem solving skills and management abilities.
  • Professional Assistance throughout the business planning and development process, which creates a climate that fosters personal achievement, professional growth, economic self-sufficiency.
  • Microcredit Loans targeted to enhance the success of the emerging entrepreneur and to help establish, or re-establish, good credit while developing a business which contributes to local community growth and economic development.

Appleseed Trust is in the process of merging with Home HeadQuarters of Syracuse. This change will strengthen Appleseed's programs by improving fundraising, staffing, and space. Our new contact information appears above.