HOW FORCE WORKS

Build, Grow, and Sustain Minority-Owned Businesses

Business analysis, training, and year-round support—so you’re not building alone

HOW FORCE WORKS

Start

Complete a short interest form to tell us about your business

Assess

We review your needs and schedule your business analysis

Support

Receive a plan, trainings, and ongoing guidance

Programs & Support

Business Analysis

A personalized review of where your business is and what’s next

Cohorts & Training

Group learning and peer support for businesses at similar stages.

Starting March 2026

Clinics

Skill-based sessions and 1:1 support.

Starting March 2026

Impact at a Glance

(data is since our one year launch on February 27, 2025)

50+

Businesses Supported

10+

Need assessment meetings/ Community networking Delivered

150

Documented Businesses in Network

Business Spotlight

At FORCE, we are deeply proud of the local businesses that anchor our communities, create opportunity, and lead with purpose. Each business we spotlight represents resilience, creativity, and a commitment to growth—often while navigating challenges that require courage and vision. By lifting up these stories, FORCE celebrates local entrepreneurs and reaffirms our belief that when small businesses thrive, our entire community moves forward together.

PS It’s Natural is a family-founded brand in Pottstown producing natural hair care, beard care, and baby care products you can trust. Committed to affordable luxury and healthy hair education, founders Donna and Shakeem Tomlin have built a business that celebrates texture, confidence, and community wellness right in the heart of downtown Pottstown.

READY to Take the Next Step?

Complete the interest form and we’ll follow up within 24 hours.

Our Partners

Community Partners & Sponsors

FORCE is deeply grateful for the community partners and sponsors who have played a critical role in advancing our mission. Through strategic funding, technical assistance, and collaborative support, these partners have helped establish a strong foundation for FORCE’s work and long-term impact.

To date, partner and sponsor contributions have strengthened our capacity to deliver business support, expand access to resources, and build systems that promote sustainable growth. Their investment goes beyond short-term programming—helping to create the infrastructure, relationships, and strategies needed for lasting economic results.

Together, FORCE and our partners are committed to building pathways that support resilient businesses, shared prosperity, and long-term community success.