Program SummaryThe Concourse Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit microfinance organization based in

The Bronx that fosters and accelerates entrepreneurship in low-income communities. Concourse is
comprised of three elements: Community Outreach, Consulting, and Funding that work sequentially to
accomplish Concourse's purpose. The Concourse sequence begins with community outreach3-Day
Startupan intensive weekend event where prospective entrepreneurs work to develop businesses. After
the event, Concourse vets and selects businesses to consult for a four-month term with growth in mind. The
goal of the four-month process is to prime enterprises for funding and, once they are deemed ready, explore
and assist in the procurement of the most favorable financing options for its clients.
MissionThe mission of The Concourse Group is to create and strengthen small businesses in New York
City by providing supporting networks, strategic guidance, and access to affordable capital.
HistoryConcourse was founded in 2012 by undergraduates at Fordham University wishing to address
the problem of financial access in New York City. In 2013, with help from Bethex Federal Credit Union,
Fordham University, and Lend for America, Concourse began by placing students at 'micro' credit unions
throughout the city and secured office space at the Fordham Foundry. In 2014, Concourse partnered with
3-Day Startup to run its first startup weekend event and began consulting local businesses.
Programs
1) Community OutreachConcourse organizes 30 to 40 prospective entrepreneurs for a weekend and
provides them space, food, access to mentors and a chance to pitch to a panel of funders at the end of the
event. The 3DS (3-Day Startup) weekend is the cornerstone for generating and preparing clients for longerterm consultation.
2) Concourse ConsultingConcourse enlists teams of university undergraduatesconsultantswho
aid local businesses of two types: high-tech and microenterprise. The consulting period lasts four months
and resources including technical assistance, strategic planning, and spaceat the Fordham Foundryare
made available to each client for the given term. The nature of each relationship is unique; however, the goal
is the same: successfully prepare clients for seed funding.
3) Seed FundingThe source and type of seed funding is dependent on the type of client and the clients
individual needs. In the case of high-tech firms, Concourse prepares clients for angel investors and venture
capitalists. Microenterprises receive assistance gaining source funding through Kiva-Zip endorsements,
crowdfunding campaigns, or microlenders.

e-mail contact@concoursegroup.org | tel 609 647 9193 | office 400 East Fordham Road 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458 | web concoursegroup.org

Consultant Position Description

Role: As a consultant, your primary goal is to help small business owners realize the missions of their
businesses. In order to do this, we will provide you with training and resources that will allow you to foster
constructive relationships with clients and generate real results.
Time Requirement: Expect 5-10 hours a week, though this will vary from week to week. This job will be
more time-intensive in the beginning of the school year during events such as the Consultant Training. Also,
all consultants will be expected to attend weekly meetings. Besides these fixed commitments, teams are
responsible for organizing schedules in order to meet both client and consultant needs.
Consultant Training: If selected to join Concourse as a consultant, you will receive consultant training
through an interactive weekend seminar. Through presentations and case workshops, this seminar will help
you develop the framework you will use to advise your businesses.
Requirements:

High academic achievement

Strong written and oral communication skills
Commitment to Concourses mission of hands-on entrepreneurship
All majors welcome!

To apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to contact@concoursegroup.org
concoursegroup.org (609) 647-9193
Fordham Foundry, 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th floor, Bronx NY 10458

e-mail contact@concoursegroup.org | tel 609 647 9193 | office 400 East Fordham Road 7th floor, Bronx, NY 10458 | web concoursegroup.org