Joseph Business School:
History
In The Making
The Joseph Center was birthed through an incredible business prophecy—and unique business philosophy—by Pastor Bill Winston over three decades ago. Originally named The Joseph Center Inc, JBS is now celebrating its 20th anniversary of turning out highly
successful leaders and entrepreneurs that are making a mark in their communities and the world—changing lives through economic empowerment and bringing hope for the future to those who previously felt left behind.
Economic Development Center HISTORY (SBDC, ITC, PTAC)
Since its inception in 2006, over 63,400 people have attended workshop training and development seminars presented by our Illinois Small Business Development Center, International Trade Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
After attending our workshops or seminars, many participants take advantage of the consulting services provided by the center. During this time, our center has provided over 24,000 hours of one-on-one counseling and has been instrumental
is assisting our clients with the opening of 228 businesses and 21 business expansions and 11 acquisitions; providing access to $13.6 million in debt and non-debt financing; and assisting entrepreneurs in the award of over 1,250 government
contracts with a revenue value of $ 1.5 billion. Additionally, these businesses have created and retained over 2,700 jobs.
Business prophecy from Pastor Bill Winston
The Joseph Center Inc. was established
Joseph Business School Inaugural Class
Implemented training for believers, who have been called to be entrepreneurs, in the practical aspects of starting and running a business using biblical principles.
Business Incubator Launched
Master's Business System was launched
Joseph Business School Alumni Association was launched to support and empower alumni businesses and allow them to be resources to the Joseph Business School
The Joseph Center provided "Free Tax Preparation" for community residents
PACE-CETE/OSU original entrepreneurial teaching modules was revamped to include biblical references and teachings
First Alumni Business Breakfast was held
Community Technology Center computer lab opened with 30 computers for Joseph Business School students and community use
Great Lakes Monetary Consultants (GLMC) was launched for sales of gold and silver
The Joseph Center for Business Development/Joseph Business School's Business and Leadership Conference became the Economic Empowerment Summit
Business Incubator expanded to 17 offices
Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was officially launched
Joseph Business School online program was introduced
School name changed from the Joseph Center School of Business and Entrepreneurship to Joseph Business School
Community Technology Center (CTC) expanded with Mobile Lab
Launch of Joseph Business School in Kansas City, Missouri
Redesigned and revised JBS teaching modules were introduced
First Joseph Business School online graduate, Deborah Jedidiah Lupemba from Germany, participated in the Campus graduation ceremony
Joseph Business School Spring session was added
Launch of Joseph Business School in Durban, S Africa
Launch of Joseph Business School in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Launch of Joseph Business School in Miami, Florida
Launch of Joseph Business School in Los Angeles, California
Launch of Joseph Business School #1 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Launch of Joseph Business School in Hyderabad, India
Launch of Joseph Business School in Brussels, Belgium
Launch of Joseph Business School in Pretoria, South Africa
Launch of Joseph Business School in Dubai, UAE
Launch of Joseph Business School in Sacramento, California
Launch of Joseph Business School #2 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Launch of Joseph Business School in London, UK
Joseph Business School became accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training)
Launch of Joseph Business School in Uyo, Nigeria
Pearson Vue Testing Center Opened
Joseph Business School vision defined: Empower adults to develop indispensable skills as successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, thus equipping them to eradicate poverty in
their lives and communities
Joseph Business School mission defined: Joseph Business School (JBS) is a world-class institution established to equip entrepreneurs and individuals using practical and biblical principles to raise up companies and create
wealth to transform desolate places into flourishing communities
Global Partnership Program (GPP) Launched
International Trade Center (ITC) Launched
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Launched
Global Business Prayer Network (GBPN) Launched
Carver Innovation Center (CIC) Launched
LWCC Prison Ministry Established - 1992, Relaunched as R.I.S.E. (Restoring Inheritance Stewarding Excellence)
Wealth Creation Center (WCC) Established
The Joseph Center® Foundation Established
Executive Accelerator Program (EAP) Launched