We understand the unique challenges small businesses face and are dedicated to helping you move through roadblocks.
Our Small Business Support Program (SBS) provides a comprehensive, no-cost learning experience through Initiate Prosperity, an online portal for business education. The program offers flexible, virtual-first courses in business start-up, marketing, finance and management. Self-paced learning is supported with bi-weekly coaching sessions and monthly workshops to provide additional guidance. Course placement is determined after completing a business self-assessment during the discovery meeting.
Alternatives membership not required.
Before your Discovery Meeting, please review and follow the instructions in the SBS Welcome Packet.
Download step-by-step instructions for scheduling your meeting
Meet Your Advisor
Marlowe Jannelle is an artist, graphic designer, and small business consultant based in the Finger Lakes region of New York. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked on public art projects, community murals, and commissioned works while also teaching at institutions like UNC Greensboro and The Center for Visual Arts in Greensboro, NC.
Marlowe began her career in print production and design at GST BOCES before launching her own sustainable design business in 2023. Her work emphasizes eco-conscious practices, incorporating recycled and ethically sourced materials. That same year, she joined Alternatives Federal Credit Union as a contracted designer and consultant, later transitioning to Business Development Coordinator and now serving as a Small Business Advisor, where she helps entrepreneurs build sustainable business strategies through education, mentorship, and community engagement.