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Social Solace

Building Stronger Businesses with the GPS TA+ Navigator

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At Social Solace, we know that capital alone doesn’t grow businesses—strategy, structure, and support do. Our work is rooted in a proven methodology: the GPS TA+ Navigator, a scalable infrastructure designed to help business ecosystems thrive through tailored technical assistance (TA), operational tools, and data-powered decision-making.

For over two decades, we’ve helped CDFIs, financial institutions, incubators, and municipalities build capacity across entire regions by delivering customized support to hundreds of entrepreneurs, from startups to established ventures.


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Proven Success Across Sectors and Ecosystems


Whether partnering with global corporations or hyperlocal businesses, we specialize in driving sustainable business growth through aligned infrastructure and capital-readiness strategies. Our impact includes:


  • Business Ecosystems: Supported over 300 Detroit entrepreneurs through Emerge CDC, and developed business plants for 14 startups in Gardenview Estates with Central Detroit Christian.

  • Faith-Based Economic Development: Trained hundreds through the E.A.C.H. Coalition; partnered with Woodside Bible Church to develop community-based enterprises.

  • Institutional Partnerships: Delivered strategic training and technology to CDFIs and CRA leaders in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, Flagstar Bank, and Fifth Third Bank.

  • Public-Sector Engagement: Served 6,000+ mayors through the World Conference of Mayors and supported 500+ localities via Michigan Municipal League.

  • Corporate Collaboration: Provided TA for companies like Pepsi, McDonald’s, Costco, and Sony to align with equitable growth strategies.


Our Spending With Purpose initiative—featured on CBS and Fox News—has launched 30+ businesses and helped circulate wealth within underserved communities.

Our Key Areas Where We Drive Impact


At Social Solace, we help businesses gain the resources and knowledge they need to scale, sustain, and succeed. Our work focuses on:


1. Research & Evaluation

  • Conduct tailored business assessments to predict market absorption and demand.

  • Align strategies with emerging market trends.

  • Help businesses navigate key decisions, from staffing to financial planning and marketing.

2. Leveraging Social Capital

  • Build trusted networks that expand opportunities.

  • Connect entrepreneurs with stakeholders, investors, and industry leaders.

  • Develop scalable referral partnerships that drive long-term sustainability.

3. Financial Management

  • Provide training in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

  • Help businesses structure their finances for long-term stability and scalable growth.

  • Leveraging 20+ years of executive banking and finance expertise to guide entrepreneurs.

4. Data-Driven Technology & Development

  • Equip businesses with AI, automation, and real-time dashboards to improve efficiency.

  • Train entrepreneurs in e-learning platforms and digital workflow automation.

  • Keep businesses ahead of market shifts with cutting-edge technological strategies.


GPS TA+ Navigator: Where Insight Meets Execution


The GPS TA+ Navigator organizes support into 14 scalable checkpoints that ensure every entrepreneur receives the right solution at the right time. Here’s how we drive measurable outcomes:


1. Strategic Research & Market Viability

  • Business diagnostics tailored to market trends, absorption potential, and demand analysis.

  • Location-based feasibility studies to de-risk launch and expansion decisions.

2. Social Capital & Ecosystem Connectivity

  • Ecosystem matchmaking with lenders, contractors, and local institutions.

  • Referral architecture that scales trust-based networks and economic reach.

3. Financial Management & Readiness

  • Real-world coaching in budgeting, financial modeling, and growth forecasting.

  • Lender match preparation with legal and documentation infrastructure built in.

4. Tech-Driven Efficiency & Automation

  • Integration of AI tools, e-learning platforms, and real-time dashboards.

  • Support for digital workflow, procurement pipelines, and back-office automation.


Why Work with Social Solace?


We are not just consultants—we are ecosystem builders. Our team includes retired bankers, construction CFOs, and national TA experts who bring deep technical expertise to every engagement. Through the GPS TA+ Navigator, we ensure that funders, partners, and entrepreneurs are aligned around a scalable, tech-enabled, and equity-driven system.

Whether you're a CDFI, foundation, business accelerator, or municipal agency, partnering with us means joining a network of changemakers who are transforming local economies from the ground up.


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🔗 GPS TA+ Navigator Overview Interested in partnership or referrals?

Let’s build together: kino@socialsolacex.com

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