Proximity is a first-of-its-kind professional and community development platform designed to connect, engage, and track impact within professional and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Built by Black Excellence, Proximity enables civic organizations, non-profits, and companies to directly engage with Black professionals and small business owners - offering resources, career opportunities, and mentorship.

Proximity isn’t just a networking platform; it’s a data-driven tool that helps organizations measure how their programs and tools directly impact the household income, career mobility, and wealth-building. By creating an ecosystem of resources, Proximity measures the long-term growth of individuals as more programs get added in, more career opportunities are posted, and more people come in to build community.

Why Proximity?

  • A Professional & Business Education Hub

    Professionals, entrepreneurs, and community organizations in one thriving ecosystem.

  • Engagement & Career Growth

    Direct access to mentorship, job opportunities and funding resources.

  • Measurable Impact

    Organizations can track real economic mobility outcomes, including salary increases and business growth.

  • Tailored to Local Ecosystems

    Proximity strengthens local communities by integrating all local support organizations, from non-profits to chambers to companies.

How Proximity Works

For Economic Dev Organizations

  • Expand your membership offerings by connecting professionals, small business owners, and corporate partners.

  • Track economic outcomes and the financial growth of your members.

For Non-Profit Program Directors

  • Foster ongoing engagement with current and future program participants through mentorship, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Leverage data insights to showcase your program’s impact to funders.

For Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs

  • Join Proximity at no-cost when you participate in a community program

  • Unlock personalized career assessments, curated job opportunities and tailored business resources

  • Get real-time notifications about new programs and networking events aligned with your career or business goals.