Building Business Owners, Creating Generational Wealth & Changing Lives
3.5 million entrepreneurs across the U.S. have prior justice involvement — proof that ownership is attainable
Returning-citizen business owners earn 11% higher incomes than peers in traditional employment
Entrepreneurship leads to 33% lower recidivism rates — some programs below 10%
Justice-impacted entrepreneurs employ 2+ million workers nationwide, creating opportunities for entire communities
Each year, 25,000–30,000 people release from federal prison — if just 1–7% start businesses, that’s 250–2,100 new community businesses annually
Incarceration to Incorporation
Change Starts Here.
Inc. to Inc. empowers justice-impacted individuals to become entrepreneurs — not just employees.
We specialize in transforming second chances into business ownership opportunities through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, business incubation, and strategic workforce pipelines that support enterprise success.
Every justice-impacted individual deserves more than reentry.
They deserve ownership, leadership, and economic independence.
This is where Game Changers are built.
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Build Ownership. Change Outcomes.
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Help build ownership, confidence, and second chances.
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At Inc to Inc, we believe in changing those outcomes — by creating pathways, restoring dignity, and rebuilding lives.
Inc to Inc helps formerly incarcerated men and women transition back into their communities with dignity. Through hands-on workforce training, entrepreneurship pathways, and community partnerships, we’re breaking the cycle of incarceration — one life at a time.
Our Mission
To create business owners out of justice-impacted individuals by equipping them with entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and access to startup pathways that lead to business ownership, community leadership, and generational wealth creation.
We don’t just train people for jobs.
We develop entrepreneurs who create jobs.
WHAT WE DO
We Build Entrepreneurs — Step by Step
Every Inc. to Inc. initiative centers on a single upward-mobility mission:
MOVING JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS FROM WORKERS TO OWNERS
Entrepreneurship Education &
Business Development
Justice-impacted aspiring founders receive training in:
- Business planning and formation (LLCs, EINs, compliance)
- Value proposition and branding development
- Financial Literacy and tax preparation
- Client acquisition strategies
- Scaling and revenue growth system
Mentorship & Entrepreneur Coaching
Each entrepreneur is paired with experienced mentors and business coaches who provide:
- Weekly business accountability
- Market strategy development
- Financial readiness planning
- Long-term scaling support
No one builds alone.
Our Story
Built by Experience. Powered by Purpose.
Inc. to Inc. (Incarcerated to Incorporated) was established to address the missing link in reentry support: ownership opportunity.
Justice-impacted individuals often return home with motivation but encounter barriers to employment, financing, licensing, credit, and mentorship. While job placement offers short-term income, it rarely results in independence or long-term stability.
Our founder saw firsthand that the most consistent path to transformation came through entrepreneurship — not employment dependency.
Business ownership enables:
- Economic freedom
- Leadership identity
- Community impact
- Family stability
- True second chances
This belief drives everything we do.
Business Incubation & Launch Support
Each participant receives assistance with:
- Business plan completion
- Licensing and insurance navigation
- Sales strategy deployment
- Branding setup (name, logo, email, website guidance)
- Funding readiness
This is not theory — this is enterprise creation.
Second Chances → Game Changers
Who Are Game Changers?
Game Changers are justice-impacted individuals who choose leadership over limitation.
They:
- Reject the constraints of their past
- Build businesses that serve their communities
- Inspire economic revitalization
- Create opportunities for others
We do not rehabilitate — we empower founders.
Our Core Values
- Entrepreneurial Ownership — Wealth starts with equity
- Self-Determination — Independence over dependency
- Community Prosperity — Businesses uplift neighborhoods
- Accountability — Discipline builds sustainability
- Dignity — Every justice-impacted founder deserves respect
- Innovation — Solutions emerge from lived experience
- Economic Justice — Opportunity must be accessible to all
- Faith & Purpose — Transformation begins within
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Together, we can change the story. Join our movement to empower returning citizens and build stronger, safer, more inclusive communities.
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ENTREPRENEUR PATHWAY
Building Pathways. Restoring Dignity. Changing Outcomes.
At Inc to Inc, our work is rooted in second chances. We create pathways for justice-impacted individuals to rebuild their lives through training, opportunity, and entrepreneurship — transforming obstacles into opportunities for lasting success.
Our programs address the full journey from reentry to reinvention, helping individuals not just return home, but thrive there.
Hustle Smarter Barber Studio & University
From the Chair to the Community
A creative partnership with local barber schools to deliver life skills and professional development training to future barbers. This program transforms barbering into a bridge for mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.
C.O.Ps | Court Ordered Professionals
Restoring Dignity Through Service
A structured program offering individuals a dignified path to complete court-ordered community service. Through mentorship, volunteer engagement, and workforce exposure, participants fulfill their obligations while gaining practical experience and professional growth.
P.A.T.H to Success
Life Skills, Personal and Professional Development
A comprehensive reentry readiness and personal development initiative designed to equip returning citizens with essential life and workplace skills. Participants build confidence, communication, and purpose — creating a foundation for success in both employment and community life.
Smart Justice Internship
Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders
In partnership with the University of South Florida’s Criminology Department, this internship provides hands-on exposure to justice reform, reentry systems, and community engagement. Students work directly alongside reentry organizations and returning citizens, gaining insight into real-world smart justice initiatives.
Entresition Housing
Where Entrepreneurship Meets Transition
Providing transitional housing for justice-impacted individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations. Residents receive structured business training, financial literacy education, and community mentorship to launch ventures that positively impact their neighborhoods.
JUSTWork
Shared Space. Shared Purpose.
A collaborative workspace and resource hub for community partners and justice-impacted professionals. JUSTWork brings together reentry organizations, service providers, and small business mentors under one roof — fostering collaboration, creativity, and opportunity.
Marcus R.
Marcus survived 6 years
“INC to INC helped me see that my past didn’t disqualify me — it prepared me. I learned how to turn my skills into a real business plan and finally believe in ownership instead of just survival.”
Darnell T.
Darnell survived 9 years
“When I came home, I had motivation but no direction. INC to INC gave me structure, mentorship, and confidence. I’m now running my own service business and employing two people.”
Andre W.
Andre survived 4 years
“This program didn’t talk down to me or sell dreams. It showed me how to build step by step. INC to INC helped me go from reentry to revenue.”
Our Commitment
We don’t just talk about change — we build it. Through each initiative, Inc to Inc empowers people to reclaim their dignity, redefine their future, and rewrite their story.
Building Pathways. Restoring Dignity. Changing Outcomes.
Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope. Rewriting Stories.
