AEO Releases Fact Sheet on Returning Citizens and Hosts Important Panel Discussion on April 22

As part of Second Chance Month and the growing national commitment to expanding opportunity for people impacted by the criminal legal system, AEO is proud to release our Returning Citizen Business Ownership Fact Sheet. This new resource highlights the entrepreneurial resilience of returning citizens and the critical role business ownership plays in successful reentry.  

AEO underscores the importance of inclusive policies, equitable access to capital, and targeted business support to ensure that individuals impacted by the criminal legal system have a fair opportunity to thrive as entrepreneurs and community leaders. 

Download the Fact Sheet 

We invite you to join us on April 22 for our webinar, “Bridges to Business: Creating Opportunities for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs.” During this event, we’ll explore insights from the fact sheet, discuss common barriers and innovative solutions, and hear directly from leaders and advocates working to expand inclusive entrepreneurship. Together, we can ensure that all aspiring entrepreneurs—including those navigating reentry—have a fair shot at success. 

Speakers Include: 

  • Michael Langley (Moderator), Executive Director, Florida Justice Institute
    Andrew Glazier, President & CEO, Defy Ventures
    Ken Oliver, Chief Innovation Officer, The Just Trust
    Elizabeth Wilson, Executive Director, Georgia Micro Enterprise Network 

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