Agora Enterprises

force sparking lasting world change. Agora is a business development nonprofit (501C3). Our IRS charter allows us to use donated funds to launch for profit businesses. These businesses are focused on contributing to economic growth by creating jobs, paying taxes and promoting social projects within their communities. Agora Enterprises identifies, e... quips and commits to support socially-conscious entrepreneurs to launch profitable sustainable businesses in communities in emerging and frontier markets. We do this through a comprehensive offering that includes assessment, mentoring, training on Lean Principles, funding, and ongoing holistic support. Ray Barreth has over 30 years experience creating, directing, and leading new ventures in the United States and the United Kingdom. He has brought companies from product inception to funding and launch, two of which exceeded $100M in annual revenue. Ralph Metzger is a social entrepreneur with 25 years of experience building businesses in emerging and frontier markets. From furniture manufacturing to vermiculture biotechnology, these ventures made a lasting impact on the lives they touched and their communities. Kelly has been an organizational leader and founder for over 25 years in ministry, education, and business. 100% of the graduated students from her academic program attended college with a remarkable percentage achieving most competitive placements.Read More