Emancipation Economic Development Council

Congratulations to our Business Program Alumni Gulf Coast Cosmos Comicbook Co.

Shop and Experience this amazing community space!

April in Action: Revitalizing Our Community Together -

April in Action

Community in Progress: March Recap -

Community in Progress: March Recap For a decade, the Emancipation Economic Development Council has worked alongside residents to ensure Third Ward remains rooted, resilient, and community-led. What began as a grassroots response to displacement has grown into a movement focused on building wealth, strengthening health, and expanding....

📣Applications are Open for the Spring 2026 EEDC Small Business Training Class!

Wether you have an idea you want to get off the ground or are already operating this program is the perfect way to take your business to the next left! This Spring Cohort is powered by the Frost Bank Third Ward Financial Center!

APPLY TODAY
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Register Now for Reading Pays Spring Break Camp! March 9th -13th, 9am -12noon. With fun activities, prizes and books taken home daily.

Limited spaces. Register Now!

Good news!
The deadline to apply for the Amex Shop Small Grants Program has been extended from Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT to Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program, in partnership with American Express®, will fund more than 500 grants of $20,000 each, empowering small businesses to grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution, and as a result of its giving pledge for eligible transactions made on Small Business Saturday®, American Express will now contribute an additional $5.1 million to the program – totaling over $10 million in grants.

Amex Shop Small Grants Program Providing grants to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

Welcome O'gadi Fields to the EEDC Board of Directors. O'gadi joined us in Fall 2025. He has lent his financial wisdom and guidance to our Resilient Entrepreneurship Program since 2019. We are excited to have his expertise and wisdom on our Board.

Thank you for helping us build Wealth, Health and Power in Third Ward!

We ended 2025 in Gratitude. Thank you to our newest members. Thank you to our community, and partners in this work. We are stepping into 2026 excited about our next chapter!

🎉 Become a member and help build Wealth, Health and Power in Third Ward!