Accion Opportunity Fund

Help AOF turn our ripple effect into a tidal wave of support for small businesses this summer. All donations to AOF helps us provide free coaching, accessible capital, and more to #smallbusiness owners. Make a difference now at https://aofund.org/donate! 🌊

NALCAB Member Appreciation Week featuring: After immigrating to California seeking a better life for her family, Alicia reached out to Accion Opportunity Fund for support in growing her small business. Since working with them, Alicia currently employs 14 people and produces thousands of tamales monthly in a 6,000-square foot factory in Hayward, California. "Accion Opportunity Fund saw my potential and was there to dream with me and take this to reality." -Alicia Villanueva, AOF Client. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45eNsLz

Turn Clicks into Customers with FedEx! Dive into immersive courses, receive hands-on coaching, and secure a $5,000 grant to supercharge your online store. The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab is your path to online success. Apply Today! https://bit.ly/3Viy8du

We’re stoked to share our new partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Together we will accelerate our shared mission to empower minority-owned small businesses with vital resources, support, and lending! #StrategicPartnership #CapitalProvider #FinancialSupport #MBE #NMSDC #SmallBusiness #FinancialInclusivity #SmallBusinessLending #SmallBusinessLoan

Last month, Center for Women & Enterprise, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, & Accion Opportunity Fund hosted the Brewing the American Dream Rooftop Pitch Room Competition in Boston. The winner, a mother-daughter duo behind Villa Mexico Cafe received a $10,000 award from Sam Adams' Brewing the American Dream program. During the pandemic, Villa Mexico Cafe started selling jars of salsa, and now with their award, they plan to get their salsa in local food shops, enhance labeling, and revamp online marketing for increased digital sales. You can learn more about their story and order online here: https://lnkd.in/exCg3MV9. Congratulations to all participants! 🎉

Calling all San Diego food and beverage business owners! Join Samuel Adams & Accessity for the Food Styling & Photography Coaching event, where you’ll hear from experts and receive hands-on coaching. https://bit.ly/4bO2Qk1

In partnership with Mastercard Strive and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, we are able to support #SmallBusiness growth and resilience. We are thrilled to share a video of AOF Clients S. Michelle Foye of Précis Screening and Adria Marshall of Ecoslay - this compelling video underscores the incredible contributions of small businesses and grantees and also features AOF's very own Market Manager Desha Elliott: https://lnkd.in/e8MzNurE. Accion Opportunity Fund will continue our mission to catalyze change and provide resources so small business owners can thrive. Learn more about Mastercard #StriveUSA here: https://lnkd.in/eDVbfgbC #InclusiveGrowth

Join our partners at Travelers for a complimentary special event in Greater Chicago, IL, where government and industry leaders will have a discussion covering one of the biggest issues facing business today: threats to cybersecurity. Get more details here! https://travl.rs/3X811dp

Get Paid to Grow Your Online Business with FedEx! Ready to take your online sales to the next level? Apply for the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab and get a $5,000 grant to boost your business! Don’t wait, spots are limited. https://bit.ly/4bCr0y4

Last chance to join! Learn to repair your credit in our "Credit Repair for Small Businesses" webinar tomorrow at 1:00 PM ET. Register now and start unlocking more opportunities for your business! #CreditRepair #SmallBusiness #LiveWebinar Register now: https://bit.ly/3UR9Y8q