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Charting a Path Forward: A Message From Our New CEO

   Dear Stakeholders, Members, and the Broader Community, I am thrilled and honored to address you as the incoming CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). As I step into this role, I am filled with immense gratitude for the opportunity to lead...

CEO Perspectives: Accessing 30 Years of Impact With the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Bill

On Thursday, March 18th, nearly 100 CDFI leaders from the country joined for the CDFI Institute conference to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. March 18 presented a time of reflection on the profound impact the CDFI Bill has had on underserved communities across America. Signed into law in 1994, this groundbreaking legislation has been a cornerstone in fostering economic empowerment, promoting entrepreneurship, and expanding access to capital and financial services where traditional banking institutions have faltered.

Natalie Madeira Cofield Named CEO of Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO)

Cofield, former SBA Assistant Administrator, corporate advisor and entrepreneur, was selected following an extensive national search.  Cofield will oversee all operations for the leading national association serving as the leading voice of microbusiness, servicing...

This Month’s Featured Member

Bootstrap Capital is an investment group that helps early stage companies connect with the resources, connections, and capital they need to be successful. The organization was founded on an intentional strategy to fulfill the gaps that perpetuate a lack of access to capital for diverse communities. Their mission is to create financial returns while connecting high potential entrepreneurs to the innovation ecosystem through access to opportunity. Through their hybrid approach, Bootstrap Capital partners with passionate founders who are looking to transforms large markets.

To find out more about how Bootstrap Capital is helping entrepreneurs get funded, visit http://www.bootstrapcapital.co.

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