When asked how to ensure #underserved #smallbiz aren't left behind in the discussions around #ESG Scot Case says, "When you start focusing on local supply chains, then you create local economies that are more interdependent..." #RegionalCouncilsSummit #entrepreneurship #greenbiz

AEO wraps up our #RegionalCouncilsSummit w/ a reception to honor our new President & CEO, Natalie Madeira Cofield. Longtime AEO Board Member, Theresa Bedeau, extolls Cofield's virtues and states that "Leadership is a beacon to those of us in the small business community." #newera

AEO President & CEO, Natalie Madeira Cofield, thanks the AEO team for pulling together the "Leveraging Regionalism to Empower Small Businesses" Summit and President & CEO Reception. Cofield said, their "Running around in the background is the foreground of my success." #newera

AEO rounds out #NationalSmallBusinessWeek 2024 w/our recently released “Small Business Facts” sheet which contains a wealth of data on how small businesses continue to shape the U.S. economy & how we can support their success: ow.ly/Vxtr50RsKAi #smallbiz #entrepreneurship

While today marks the last 2 days of #NationalSmallBusinessWeek 2024, AEO & our partners in the SMB ecosystem like Corinne Goble of AWBC know that Small Business Week happens 52 times in a year! Stay tuned for more recaps from the #RegionalCouncilsSummit & CEO Reception.

This May is #AAPIHeritageMonth, and AEO would like to celebrate the contributions of two AEO BoD members, @apisbp's Ron Fong and Renaissance Economic Development Corporation's Jessie Lee for their work in promoting #smallbiz growth. #aapi #asianowned #immigrantowned

Missed AEO’s Quarterly Legislative Update? Catch the recap here--> aeoworks.org/aeos-quarterly… View our latest briefing w/a comprehensive overview of #federal gov't programs & policy impacting #smallbusiness. #smallbiz #policy #capitolhill #whitehouse #sba #regulations

ICYMI, check out the thoughtful video remarks from Sens Ben Cardin (D-MD) at the President's and CEO Welcome Reception: youtu.be/LMAWuQV2hlE

.New Jersey EDA, an AEO member, celebrated last week’s #NationalSmallBusinessWeek announcing that the NJ Capital Access Fund awarded capital loans totaling $3.6+ mil since Nov. The program offers tech assistance & flexible loans from CDFIs & MDIs: ow.ly/89wI50RyWl8

Did you know that #AANHPIowned businesses generate nearly a 1 tril in annual revenue?Join AEO on 5/23 for its new series on economic #equity & opportunity w/in the #AANHPI community: ow.ly/6bPC50RN1ZV

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth learn more abt #AAPI #entrepreneurs & the vital role they play in the US economy. Check out our new 2024 AANHPI Business Ownership Fact Sheet today: ow.ly/eYmP50RREH6

Watch@AEOworks inaugural webinar series event "Exploring Economic Opportunities for the AANHPI Community" where we brought together experts in the #AANHPI community to discuss challenges, strategies & financial inclusion: youtu.be/I4fpFe1XyLQ #AAPIHeritageMonth

ICYMI, yesterday, the @AEOWorks CEO & President, Natalie Madeira Cofield, participated in the provoking panel "Paths to Progress" hosted by the Center for Community Uplift (CCU) at The Brookings Institution and John Legend's #HUMANLEVEL initiative. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=n_hjmc…

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is hiring a talented, organized, logistics person who can join our team as an Operations Coordinator. Learn more and apply here: aeoworks.org/careers/ #Operations #NowHiring #Careers

Happy #PrideMonth! Join AEO for the "The Pride Economy" webinar on 6/27 at 3 PM EST. This event aims to educate and equip small business service providers and ecosystem leaders to effectively serve LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP: ow.ly/xXUT50S20Tu

How can you positively impact the LGBTQ+ business community? Join AEO for the "The Pride Economy" on 6/27 at 3 PM EST. This virtual event aims to educate and equip #smallbiz service providers on how to effectively serve these entrepreneurs. RSVP now: ow.ly/xXUT50S20Tu

It's #ImmigrantHeritageMonth and AEO CEO Natalie Madeira Cofield reflects on the impact of #immigrant #entrepreneurs to our nation’s economy and the role they play in fostering innovation, creating jobs, & driving economic growth. Read more: aeoworks.org/message-from-t…

In honor of #Juneteenth, AEO CEO Natalie Madeira Cofield shares her vision for financial inclusion for underserved entrepreneurs and the ongoing quest for economic equity and justice. Read more: aeoworks.org/juneteenth-dri… #Juneteenth #underserved #minorityowned #smallbiz

Speakers Announced -->Join AEO' for the "The Pride Economy" on 6/27 at 3 PM EST. This virtual event aims to educate and equip #smallbiz service providers on how to effectively serve these entrepreneurs. RSVP now: ow.ly/xXUT50S20Tu

Join Rep. Sharice Davids & Nii-Quartelai Quartey, and other experts for "The Pride Economy" virtual event on 6/27 at 3 PM EST where they will discuss strategies for how #smallbiz service providers can effectively serve #LGBTQIA+ #entrepreneurs. RSVP now: ow.ly/xXUT50S20Tu #LGBTQ