Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Sleiman Enterprises Launches Retail Incubation Program for Entrepreneurs May 11, 2021 GMT Commercial real estate owner and developer Sleiman Enterprises today announced the launch of RISE [ E ntrepreneurs], an all-encompassing retail resource for aspiring Jacksonville entrepreneurs and their business concepts. RISE is an incubator for retail entrepreneurs and first-time business owners to kickstart their business and open a brick-and-mortar store. This program is designed to educate RISE participants for up to one year in business. “Our father Eli Sleiman moved to Jacksonville and started this company in 1955. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to his success and achieving the American Dream. We are excited to start the RISE program and help entrepreneurs live their American Dream,” said Toney, Joe and Eli Sleiman, principals.