Who We Are

The TLE Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (TLECFUE) is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the beauty industry. We support under-resourced beauty entrepreneurs with the resources they need to grow sustainable microbusinesses, and we provide aspiring beauty professionals with career pathway training, job placement, and the support to begin licensed careers in beauty.

Who We Serve

We work with under-resourced beauty businesses across Massachusetts, from solo practitioners to small salon owners, and aspiring beauty professionals seeking career pathways in the beauty industry. Through training, job placement opportunities, and business support services, we help individuals and enterprises build sustainable futures in beauty.

What We Do

We offer a beauty career pathway program for aspiring beauty professionals and provide small business technical assistance for existing beauty entrepreneurs, connecting both with the resources they need to build sustainable futures in the industry.

Our Mission

Our primary mission is to equip individuals and businesses in the beauty and personal care industry with the skills, technical assistance, and resources needed to launch, grow, and sustain meaningful careers and enterprises. Our work is grounded in the belief that talent exists everywhere; but access, guidance, and networks are essential for success.

Our Impact

Individuals and beauty businesses served since inception
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Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA)

Beauty businesses supported in FY26
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Capital secured for small businesses in FY26
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Jobs created or preserved in FY26
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Beauty Workforce Training / Career Pathways

Aspiring beauty professionals trained in FY26
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Completion rate in Beauty Career Pathways in FY26
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of program completers advanced to beauty school, employment with a beauty brand, or TLE's SBTA program for small business ownership in FY26.
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Beauty Entrepreneur Stories

Charity Burris

Haircuts Etc.

Haircuts Etc. is a full-service salon in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The business partnered with us through our one-on-one Small Business Technical Assistance Program to modernize operations, implement digital business systems, strengthen financial management practices, and prepare for future growth. Today, the salon operates more efficiently, has hired more employees, and is better positioned to pursue future financing opportunities while continuing to grow its customer base.

Lisette Rodriguez

Nourish Room

Nourish Room is a massage therapy and recovery practice in Andover, Massachusetts. Looking to grow the business strategically, the owner partnered with us through our one-on-one Small Business Technical Assistance Program to strengthen business operations, enhance marketing efforts, and prepare for future funding opportunities. Today, the business has a stronger operational foundation and is better positioned for long-term growth.

Tyla Reese

Beauty Executives Aesthetics

Beauty Executives Aesthetics is a med spa in Quincy, Massachusetts, offering non-surgical body contouring, waxing, facial, and aesthetic services. The business partnered with us through our one-on-one Small Business Technical Assistance Program to strengthen its digital presence, improve business operations, and prepare for future growth opportunities. Today, the business has a stronger brand, increased customer engagement, and a solid foundation for long-term success.

Marysol Dejesus

Salon Mii No. 2

Salon Mii No. 2 is a full-service beauty salon in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Through our one-on-one Small Business Technical Assistance Program, the business strengthened its marketing strategy, improved business operations, and prepared for future funding opportunities. Today, the salon has a stronger operational foundation and continues to experience customer and revenue growth.

Get Involved

Help us grow the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs

There are several ways to support TLECFUE’s mission, whether you want to volunteer your time, fund a program, or partner with us as a business.

Volunteer

Support workshops, career pathway trainings, and community events.

Donate

Help fund technical assistance and training for beauty entrepreneurs.

Partner with us

Collaborate as a salon, brand, or business to expand our reach.

Spread the word

Share our programs with your community and network.

Send us a message

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