Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Hands-on experience in business, media, and marketing for students ages 16–24.
Creating Pathways to Opportunity — One Program at a Time
We bring our mission into action through hands-on training, mentorship, and real resources for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in underserved communities.
💼 Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator
Empowers aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from underserved communities with the tools, mentorship, and strategies to build and grow sustainable businesses.
The Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator supports people at every stage of entrepreneurship — from refining a new idea, to relaunching after setbacks, to scaling an existing business.
Participants gain:
-Training in branding, marketing, and growth planning
-Expert guidance from local business leaders and community mentors
-Access to shared resources and professional networks
-Workshops designed to turn vision into action
-Opportunities to pitch, promote, and connect with funders and partners
By connecting entrepreneurs with experts and resources, this program transforms ambition into sustainable impact — creating stronger small businesses and more resilient communities across Planning District 16.
Youth Internship & Career Pathways
Connects students ages 16–24 with real-world internships in business, media, and marketing. Participants gain marketable skills, hands-on experience, mentorship, and connections in the regional economy.
The Youth Internship & Career Pathways Program prepares the next generation of leaders by opening doors often out of reach for underserved students. Participants work alongside local businesses, nonprofits, and creative professionals to build experience in areas like digital marketing, event production, and entrepreneurship.
Each semester, interns receive:
-Weekly training sessions led by community experts
-Mentorship and one-on-one career coaching
-Hands-on projects tied to real business needs
-Exposure to networking events and professional circles
-Opportunities for leadership within Go Local FXBG projects and events
Our goal is not just to place students in internships, but to equip them with confidence, connections, and lasting pathways.
🚀 Local Business Accelerator
Provides affordable marketing, coaching, and exposure for small businesses — especially those from underserved communities — to help clarify branding and scale with confidence.
The Local Business Accelerator helps small business owners who are ready to grow but lack access to affordable resources and guidance. Through cohort-based training and one-on-one mentorship, we provide the tools needed to compete in today’s marketplace.
Businesses in the accelerator receive:
-Affordable access to marketing and digital tools
-Branding workshops and strategy sessions
-One-on-one mentorship with local professionals
-Exposure through Go Local FXBG’s media platforms
-Networking and collaboration opportunities with other entrepreneurs
By combining education, visibility, and direct support, we help small businesses not only survive but thrive — strengthening the local economy in Planning District 16.
More Than a Nonprofit — A Local Movement
Our Mission
To empower underserved communities across Planning District 16 — including Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, and King George — by creating pathways to entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and sustainable economic growth. Through training, mentorship, and local collaboration, we help individuals and businesses transform vision into impact.
Our Vision
A region where every community thrives — connected by opportunity, creativity, and shared prosperity.
Our Values
Community First
Accessible Opportunity
Action Over Theory
Collaboration & Inclusion
Rooted in lived experience and entrepreneurial spirit, Go Local FXBG was built to help others build, rebuild, and grow with purpose.
Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from underserved communities in Planning District 16 — including Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, and King George — who are ready to build, rebuild, or grow their ventures.
We close the gap between ambition and achievement — offering mentorship, marketing expertise, and real community partnerships to help you succeed.
Meet the Founder
Built From Experience.
Driven By Purpose.
Rooted in lived experience, our nonprofit is built for those ready to build, rebuild, or grow.
Marcus Toler
Founder & Executive Director
Entrepreneur. Vision-builder. Community connector.
As someone who has walked the journey of reinvention, Marcus created Go Local FXBG to help others access mentorship, resources, and collaboration so they can thrive in entrepreneurship.
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Events & Fundraisers
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What We're Doing Right Now
Weekly community trivia nights hosted — raising money and awareness for a different nonprofit each week.
It’s fun, impactful, and bringing local leaders together.
Go Local FXBG Mailer
Our monthly mailer reaches over 10,000 households, promoting small businesses, nonprofits, and local services. It’s a powerful tool to amplify voices, support entrepreneurs, and build awareness across the region.
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We’re building a local movement for economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
Your donation helps us provide mentorship, training, and network access for underserved visionaries.
