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Empowering Success
Our mission is to ensure that African Americans and other community members are educated, employed and empowered to live well, advance professionally and contribute to the common good in the 21st Century.
Black Business Hub
The Madison region’s premiere enterprise center devoted to incubating, accelerating, and networking Black and other BIPOC entrepreneurs.
Services for Job Seekers
Job training, job leads, resume and cover letter assistance, career academies, referrals to our network of employer partners, and more.
Services for Employers
Pre-screened candidate referrals, customized skills training, diversity & inclusion services, young professionals networking, and more.
Homeownership Program
Award-winning homeownership program includes affordable single-family homes along with financial and homeownership training and coaching.
Parent Support Academy
Resources to support your child’s virtual learning including workshops, a carefully curated resource library, and one-on-one virtual office hours.
Youth Programs and Services
Math and literacy tutoring, career and college exploration, afterschool and summer programs, STEM, leadership and volunteerism, and more.
Urban League News
Madison West DMV moves to Black Business Hub on Park Street
The Madison West DMV has officially relocated to the Black Business Hub, expanding community services in the heart of Madison. read more
New Black Business Hub aims to help small businesses
The Black Business Hub is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses led by people of color in Madison. read more
Black Business Hub hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony on Madison’s South Side
The Black Business Hub celebrated its grand opening with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a new era for small businesses on Madison’s South Side.read more
The Hub is buzzing
The Urban League of Greater Madison is making strides in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses led by people of color at its Black Business Hub.read more
Green Bay Packers Foundation Announces $250,000 Challenge Grant for Urban League Black Business Hub
The Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) announced a $250,000 matching grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation to help launch a community challenge campaign.read more
SSM Health strengthens Urban League of Greater Madison partnership
SSM Health strengthens Urban League of Greater Madison partnership with financial support
$100,000 donation to The Black Business Hub will support, encourage ...read more
SSM Health presents Urban League with $100,000 donation for Black Business Hub
From Madison 365, by Isaac Trussoni: SSM Health presented a $100,000 check to support the completion of The Black Business Hub and the ULGM’s efforts to encourage local Black- and minority-owned entrepreneurship opportunities.read more
SSM Health is strengthening its partnership with the Urban League of Greater Madison
From Channel 3000: SSM Health is strengthening its partnership with the Urban League of Greater Madison by donating $100,000 to the nonprofit.read more
This Madison cosmetology school is working to close diversity gaps in the beauty industry
From the Wisconsin State Journal, by Emilie Heidemann: gBETA Urban League participant forging new ground as the first African American owned cosmetology college in Madison.read more
Urban League of Greater Madison receives multi-million-dollar donation
Channel3000.com: MacKenzie Scott — a philanthropist who has given to several Madison-area groups in the past — recently donated $2.9 million to the organization, making hers the largest single private donation in the affiliate’s 55-year history,read more
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Urban League Impact
Hear how our employment services helped empower Tristan and William’s career goals.
Hear how the Schools of Hope tutoring program accelerated Aaliyah’s academics.
Hear how we helped prepare Leilani for her first work experience.
Hear how the The Hub will help Black entrepreneurs build a legacy.
Hear how we are breaking down barriers for Black-owned businesses.
Hear how we help families build wealth and stability through home ownership.
