Preparing entrepreneurs for business success — from launch to generational legacy.
To prepare, connect, and support business clients for generational success.
At CMET, we believe entrepreneurship is more than a business path — it is a tool for reclaiming legacy, rewriting narratives, and rebuilding communities from the inside out. We don't just train entrepreneurs. We build changemakers.
Founded in 2020 in direct response to the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on minority-owned businesses, CMET is a nonprofit training institute headquartered in Orlando, Florida, dedicated to equipping Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and networks to start, grow, or acquire sustainable businesses.
Enhancing the talent, skills, and knowledge of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to impact every community in the United States for generations.
We value every human being who strives to build a better world through business creation — with integrity, respect, accountability, social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion.
CMET delivers a comprehensive ecosystem of programs and services that support entrepreneurs at every stage — from starting and acquiring a business to scaling growth — through education, community, and ongoing strategic support.
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Business Accelerator (EBA) | A results-driven, five-day intensive that equips entrepreneurs with strategy, structure, and accountability to build profitable, scalable businesses |
| Growth Business Accelerator (GBA) | A performance-focused program for established owners ready to optimize operations and expand with intention |
| Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) | Prepares aspiring owners to identify, evaluate, and acquire existing businesses with confidence |
| The CMET Collective | A curated membership community connecting entrepreneurs to peer support, expert guidance, and ongoing resources |
| The CMET Nation | A vibrant entrepreneurial network uniting founders, alumni, and supporters around shared learning and collective economic empowerment |
Every CMET program is rooted in five essential pillars:
- Business Planning — structuring ideas into viable business models
- Financial Literacy — understanding cash flow, budgeting, and capital readiness
- Target Audience Definition — identifying and reaching ideal customers
- Branding — establishing a compelling and credible market presence
- Marketing — building visibility, engagement, and consistent sales
- 400+ entrepreneurs trained since inception
- 289 Entrepreneur Business Accelerator graduates
- 27 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition graduates
- Alumni have gone on to raise capital, hire staff, secure government contracts, and generate six- and seven-figure revenues
CMET uses GitHub to publish open resources for entrepreneurs — curriculum frameworks, workshop packages, and tools that support our mission to democratize access to high-quality entrepreneurial training.
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
ai-github-pages-workshop |
Complete workshop package — AI + GitHub Pages for micro-entrepreneurs. Hosted by Lift Orlando, September 24, 2026 |
CMET is a recognized resource partner of the National Entrepreneur Center and a trusted collaborator with community leaders, financial institutions, and ecosystem builders including Lift Orlando, Winter Park Business Academy, and JP Morgan Chase.
| 🌐 Website | tcmet.org |
| 🤝 Community | cmetnation.org |
| team@tcmet.org | |
| 📍 Address | 3201 E Colonial Dr., Suite A20, Orlando, FL 32803 |
| The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training |
"We don't just train entrepreneurs — we build changemakers."
— The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training, Inc.
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