TEENS THAT MEAN BUSINESS (TTMB),

“TTMB is not only concerned with the spiritual growth of our youth, but we’re investing in their personal and professional development as well. We initiated this program to equip young people with fundamentals about business and finance that they’ll use for the rest of their lives.”
Sundi Lofty
Program Director, TTMB

an innovation in summer youth programs, was launched in July of 2005 by the Emmanuel Community Economic Development Corporation (Emmanuel CEDC). Emmanuel CEDC is in the business of strengthening families and transforming lives through financial education, through housing advocacy for home ownership and asset protection, and by facilitating meaningful business and employment opportunities.  TTMB is one of many CEDC programs making an impact on the lives of residents in Brooklyn and beyond. 

Emmanuel CEDC is a nonprofit subsidiary of Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC), a 4,000 member congregation with a strong legacy of meeting the spiritual and social needs within Central Brooklyn. Reverend Anthony L. Trufant is Senior Pastor.