Sunshine Enterprises

Check out this AMAZING story NBC5 just posted for their "Making a Difference" segment about our Community Micro Equity Fund. Thank you Thurman "Tony" Smith @PNCBank and our very own alum Truniekia Franklin @Funk Shui Boutique for sharing their CMEF Success Story. Sunshine formed a partnership with PNC Community Development Banking that is helping high-potential entrepreneurs and small business owners living in under-resourced neighborhoods, to grow their business and transform their communities. https://lnkd.in/dPxeheCG

Our Alumni Accolades this month features Walter Mendenhall IV who is transforming lives in Chicago through the Male Mogul Initiative, a program dedicated to mentoring and empowering young men of color. With the support of Sunshine Enterprises, Walter gained the financial and business acumen needed to grow his organization and create lasting change. Discover how his journey from the football field to community leadership is shaping the next generation of leaders. https://lnkd.in/gDqSsseZ

Sunshine Enterprises is seeking a Bilingual Recruitment Coordinator to support our Community Business Academy (CBA) recruitment efforts across Chicago. If you are passionate about entrepreneurship, community development, and supporting under-resourced business owners, this role is for you! 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gMf-hjUd 📍 Position Details: 💼 Title: Bilingual Recruitment Coordinator 📍 Location: Chicago, IL 💰 Salary: $52,000 🌎 Bilingual (Spanish/English) required 🌟 About the Role: As the Bilingual Recruitment Coordinator, you will play a key role in engaging entrepreneurs, coordinating outreach efforts, and ensuring smooth enrollment in our business training programs. Working closely with the Recruitment Director, you’ll help execute outreach strategies, track applicant data in Salesforce, and support marketing efforts to grow our program reach. 💡 Key Responsibilities: ✔ Recruitment Coordination: Assist in outreach and application processing for CBA, including Spanish-speaking cohorts. ✔ Event Management: Coordinate and attend information sessions, alumni mixers, and community events (e.g., Black Women’s Expo, Mercado). ✔ Marketing & Outreach: Support promotional efforts and ensure Spanish-language materials are accurate and engaging. ✔ Relationship Building: Collaborate with entrepreneurs, community partners, and internal teams to support recruitment goals. ✔ Data Management: Utilize Salesforce to track leads, applications, and engagement. 🔎 What We’re Looking For: ✔ Fluent in Spanish & English (written & spoken). ✔ Experience in recruitment, marketing, or community outreach. ✔ Strong organizational & communication skills. ✔ Experience using Salesforce or CRM tools (preferred). ✔ Passion for entrepreneurship & community development. 🎉 Why Join Us? ✅ Mission-driven work supporting small business owners in under-resourced communities. ✅ Growth opportunities in a collaborative, community-focused nonprofit. ✅ HRA health benefits & IRA retirement plan. ✅ Paid time off & professional development opportunities. 🔗 Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gMf-hjUd Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! #Hiring #RecruitmentJobs #BilingualJobs #NonprofitCareers #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment #ChicagoJobs

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Sunshine Enterprises is looking for a Credit to Capital Senior Manager to lead our Credit to Capital (C2C) program, helping under-resourced entrepreneurs secure capital and build financial stability. If you have a passion for economic empowerment, program leadership, and financial accessibility, this role is for you! 💼 ABOUT THE ROLE As the Credit to Capital Senior Manager, you will: ✅ Oversee C2C initiatives, including workshops, coaching, and the Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF) ✅ Manage a team of contracted coaches, a project manager, and a coordinator ✅ Build and maintain partnerships with lenders, donors, and service providers ✅ Provide strategic leadership to help entrepreneurs access funding and scale their businesses 🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE 📌 Experienced in finance, lending, small business development, or economic empowerment 📌 Strong in program management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning 📌 Passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive in historically disinvested communities 💡 Bonus if you have Salesforce, QuickBooks, LivePlan, or Spanish language skills! Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply now!  👉 https://lnkd.in/gkCJcwmZ

We just posted our February Alumni Accolades... Nicole Sain’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Sunshine Enterprises played a crucial role in helping her transform an idea into a thriving business - TrnscndWellness and Talk Toothpaste - that’s making a real difference in the world of holistic wellness. https://lnkd.in/g4dVts5n

For this month’s HOT TOPIC, we are featuring reflections from our dedicated board member Ethan Daly on what Black History Month means to him. Together, we aim to highlight the importance of equity in entrepreneurship and the incredible impact of Black-owned businesses in our communities. https://lnkd.in/gZMab-QT

Congratulations to our Alum Reina Marcelle owner of Reina’s Cakes who is featured today in The DePaulia. Her enthusiasm is inspiring - "It doesn’t matter how old you are. You could be 20 or you could be 50 or you could be 70. If you still dream and want to become something, you can,” Marcelle said. https://lnkd.in/gt5znXui

Together We Can Build Chicago’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem... Laura Lane Taylor - our Managing Director of Programs - will lead an insightful discussion on ZOOM! Learn more about: •Spring 2025 Community Business Academy Recruitment & Incentives •Latest Outcomes & Impact in Chicagoland •New Developments/Initiatives •Partnership Opportunities •PLUS... Network with other Partners! Please share with others who would like to partner with us too!

COME SHINE WITH US! We are excited to announce a new job opening - we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. Now hiring a Recruitment Coordinator (Bilingual) for our Community Business Academy. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gMf-hjUd

For this month's Alumni Accolades we are featuring Airian McDuffy. Through our Community Business Academy and Food Incubator program, she was able to build a strong foundation for her business, Soul Ramen Chicago. Now set to open a new location in Bronzeville, Airian's restaurant combines Afro-inspired flavors with Japanese ramen, creating a vibrant dining experience that celebrates culture and community. https://lnkd.in/d7RacvY5