Who does PE serve – business type, location and demographics?
Project Enterprise serves the neighborhoods of Harlem, Central Brooklyn, East New York, Queens, and the Bronx. According to the US Census Bureau, the median household income in these communities ranges from only $19,389 to $25,846 compared to the citywide median of $38,293 (in 2000). 99% of the businesses PE serves are minority-owned, 83% are African or African-American owned and 56% of the businesses are owned by women. The average age of participants is 41 years old, and 43% of members have an average of two children living with them. Only 23% of PE entrepreneurs have participated in any other business training program. Learn more.
