As a nonprofit organization, Onward Yankton, Inc. aims to foster and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurism, especially in the traditional sense of business start-ups but also in non-profits, churches, schools and other fields. It seeks to grow its historic downtown district into a creative hub of entrepreneurial activity, yet support start-ups throughout Yankton’s trade area. These goals will be accomplished by identifying and encouraging entrepreneurs with supportive programming, brick and mortar projects and education.