Entrepreneurs and community members collaborating on new ideas

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Turning ideas into opportunity.

APES supports entrepreneurial thinking, small business development, and innovation that can expand economic opportunity and strengthen local communities.

Through education, practical skill development, technical assistance, and partnerships, APES helps individuals explore business ideas, strengthen financial and business knowledge, and develop skills that support entrepreneurship and small business success.

Focus Areas

  • Entrepreneurship and small business education
  • Business planning and development
  • Financial management and bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks and business technology
  • Digital skills and workplace technology
  • Innovation and problem solving
  • Community-based enterprise
  • Small business and workforce development

New Pathways

Entrepreneurship can create new opportunities for employment, income generation, products, and services that respond to local needs.

Local Capacity

Building business and financial skills helps individuals and communities strengthen local capacity and economic resilience.

Opportunity

Supporting entrepreneurship gives people additional pathways to turn skills, knowledge, and ideas into sustainable economic opportunities.