Earlier this month, Ramon Gil, long-time WIBO alumni, volunteer and Director of Community Engagement & Development, was interviewed by Daren Jaime on Bronxnet TV’s OPEN. They talked about how WIBO has been committed to building pathways for entrepreneurs in underserved communities for over 60 years. The episode dropped on Wednesday, August 26. You can watch
The Workshop in Business Opportunities marks its 60th anniversary in the same year the nation marks its 250th, spotlighting entrepreneurship as the engine of opportunity in under-resourced communities NEW YORK, NY (July 20, 2026) — As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, one New York City nonprofit is marking a milestone
By Dr. Stacie NC Grant, Chairman of the Board, Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned what had already been true for two and a half years: they were free. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. The war was over. Freedom, long delayed, had finally arrived. But
Last week, we celebrated the hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit of our newest WIBO graduates! These entrepreneurs committed themselves to building stronger businesses, learning new skills, and investing in their futures. We are proud of everything this cohort has accomplished and excited to see what comes next for each of their businesses and dreams. Congratulations
Last week, we attended the SBA International B2B and Resource Forum in Downtown New York City! We got to table, give a presentation and basically represent and promote WIBO. Ramon gave a talk on “Knowing Your Numbers” and got a quite a few registrations and potential partnership leads. Big thanks to Interim Executive Director Ted
This meeting was co-hosted by Support Center and focused on organizational life cycles for nonprofits, led by Keith Timko, executive director from Support Center. Support Center is dedicated to empowering nonprofits and social enterprises to transform their leadership and management and advance our vision for social change. The session covered different phases of nonprofit development
Twice a year, The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) is proud to honor graduates of our 16-week workshop on how to start and run a business. This past week, we awarded certificates to our Spring virtual and Manhattan cohorts. Catered by Chef T and photographed by Duane Knight, both WIBO alumni. The event took place
One of the most common questions among new business owners is “What kind of business entity should I have?” Obviously the answer depends on many factors. What kind of product or service will you be providing, how many owners will there be, what kind of liabilities will you face, and many more. Luckily for us,
Two new groups of WIBO learners launched this week. The first one at Tech Incubator Queens College (TIQC) on Tuesday nights and a virtual one on Wednesday nights! Congrats to over 35 future entrepreneurs who have taken their first steps toward starting and building their own businesses! Big thanks to TIQC and Holt Computer Training
The 16-Week Hands-On Programs Launching This February In Queens, Brooklyn, And Virtually Will Help Aspiring And Small Business Owners Start And Grow Sustainable Businesses By: WIBO WIBO Spring 2026 Entrepreneurship Program MANHATTAN, N.Y. – Jan. 15, 2026 – PRLog — The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to entrepreneurship
