Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
Plato (Thanks FC + George, the Stourbridge Junction Station Cat)
An invitation... Founder, Mimi Benz is hosting the Grand Opening of her new venture, Sweat EXT on Sunday, May 28th @ 11302 Camarillo Street, Suite A, Los Angeles 91602...
FREE classes will be held at 8am, 9am, 10am and 11am... Other female founders will be sharing their products too - Ubatuba Studio City (acai bowls), Heal Aesthetics (facialist) and So Juicy (fresh pressed juice)...
Support Mimi (a wonderful former PCR SBDC client) and the other wonderful female founders!
Effective July 1, 2023...
Fab, fab news!
Katherine E. Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, today joined more than 50 partner organizations to reveal the mind-expanding exhibitions they will present in the next Pacific Standard Time, Art & Science Collide, opening in September 2024.
The $25,000 National Pride Grant Application for LGBTQIA+ Businesses Is Now Open!
The application deadline is set for June 6, 2023
In partnership with Founders First CDC
, we are excited to announce the National Pride Grant focused on supporting LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in the country. The $25,000 fund will make investments of $1,000 each to 25 LGBTQIA+ business owners across the United States
Is my business eligible?
- Identify as a LGBTQIA+ owned business
- Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
- Business must be located in the United States
- Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
- Must have 2+ employees
Have any questions or need support completing your application? Send your requests to support@foundersfirstcdc.org
🚀 Find an opportunity to take your business to the next level! Shea Moisture Blueprint Grant 🗓 Deadline: May 7 This grant supports Black women who are making a difference in the beauty and creative industries through $10,000 grants to four recipients. Apply Now Black Ambition Prize 🗓 Deadline: May 8 This competition provides a platform for Black, Hispanic, and HBCU-affiliated founders across the nation to access growth capital, pitch feedback, and mentorship. Eligible ventures will compete for awards between $15,000 to $1,000,000. Apply Now Verizon Small Business Digital Ready 🗓 Deadline: May 12 Verizon is providing $10,000 grants and offering free and quick online business courses to small businesses. Apply Now Juntos Crecemos Program 🗓 Deadline: May 15 This program will support Latinx-owned small businesses with 10 weeks of personalized coaching, a $20k grant, mentorship, and access to a supportive community. Apply Now Amber Grant 🗓 Deadline: May 31 Women-owned mental & emotional support businesses or organizations are eligible to apply for the monthly $10k Amber Grant. Apply Now The Progressive® Driving Small Business Forward Grant 🗓 Deadline: June 2 This grant program will provide $25,000 towards a commercial vehicle to 10 Black-owned small businesses. Apply Now eBay Up & Running Grants 🗓 Deadline: June 9 This grant program will provide 50 eBay business sellers with packages worth $10,000, which include cash, coaching, and eBay education. Apply Now CCWC Women of Color Entrepreneur Grant 🗓 Deadline: Rolling Basis The Corporate Counsel Women of Color will provide women of color entrepreneurs in the United States with financial assistance with $5,000 grants and other support. Apply Now
Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Then enter the $5k Fast Pitch Competition today for a chance to win $5,000 for your business! It’s simple.
Submit a two-minute business pitch that addresses questions like what problem your business solves, your target market, and your projected sales revenue. No external aids are allowed, so it’s all about your pitch game.
The competition is open from April 28 to May 19, and finalists must present at the Disruptor Summit to receive their awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your disruptive business idea and potentially win a capital infusion for your business.
Enter now and let your business shine!
We are proud to partner with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - SoCal program, where participants will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements, negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and acquire the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth!.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
Applicant must be an owner or co-owner of a business Business in operation for at least one year
Business revenues of at least $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year
At least 1 employee in addition to the owner
Apply now for this FREE 12-week practical business education program: Application Deadline: May 15, 2023 Apply Today!
Happy Earth Day, thanks Mutts Comics and Jane Goodall...
When you do something beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad.
For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle, and yet most of the audience still sleeps.
John Lennon + Tweet from George The Sturbridge Junction Station Cat
A Pilot Program For LA Entrepreneurs...
We are so excited to support a new program from TMC Community Capital: The Milestone Loan! Designed for Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs with one year of revenue looking to grow their business, this community-based underwriting program will provide selected business with a low-interest loan of $5000.
Happy Friday, it’s still there in the night/morning sky... Gorgeously pink...
