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OUR
217
Jobs Created with the Program
7,900+
Student Consulting Hours Provided
10,400+
Steps Made Towards Sustainability
514
Entrepreneurs Trained
OUR IMPACT
South Bend Entrepreneur and Adversity Program
Success Stories from the UPBI Community
Celebrating local entrepreneurs who turned challenges into opportunities.
From passion to purpose — Leslinda Leon’s journey with UPBI proves that entrepreneurship can be a pathway to empowerment.
From idea to enterprise: see how Mario Ellis turned challenges into achievements with UPBI.
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