January 2024
→ the big STORY
A few of our team members had a fantastic time while on WLCH Radio Centro 91.3's morning show, De Mañana. We shared insights about what ASSETS does and highlighted the incredible journey of Ángel Rafael, a local entrepreneur and owner of Angel Rafael Productions, who participated in our Idea Incubator program.
→ upcoming EVENTS & TRAININGS
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10 Steps To Starting Your Business Webinar
Jan 24th | 5:30 PM
Join our webinar to refine your business concept with practical steps for feasibility and enhancement. Explore market research and business planning tools to craft a robust business plan, pinpoint startup costs, and identify funding needs. Learn how to define your target audience effectively. Elevate your entrepreneurial journey with insights to validate and strengthen your business idea.
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Carbon Neutral Coffee
Jan 25th | 7:45 AM
An express morning meetup for business people who want to advance sustainability practices to reduce carbon emissions and to develop new business opportunities.

Semi-structured networking to spark inspiration, grow partnerships, and gain resources to support sustainability business initiatives and collective action.
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Spring 2024 Idea Incubator Applications Open
Feb 1st
Idea Incubators provide a 9-week business development course for local entrepreneurs. This unique program offers an interactive and conversational way for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn and work through the early stages of the business planning process while creating positive relationships and networking essential for small business owners. Upon completion, participants leave with a solid business model, an outline for community impact, an understanding of their next steps, and foundational business models like developing a minimum viable product and a target market.
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Power Over vs. Power With Redux
Feb 2nd | 7 AM - 12:30 PM
This session will continue the conversation started at Leadership Advantage 2023, though attendees will not have needed to attend that session to participate. Presenters (who include fundraisers and a funder!) will share concrete examples of challenges encountered and changes made to our fundraising mindsets, strategies, and practices. Attendees will be invited to do the same and workshop ways to infuse more equitable power balances into fundraising while increasing alignment of fundraising practices with organizational values. A “Start, Stop, Continue” exercise will help attendees move from mindset to action.
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Money, Money, Money
Feb 8th | 5-7 PM
From cash to loans, grants, and tax credits, every business needs money to operate. Join Cultivate Lancaster and learn more about funding options for startups and small businesses in Lancaster. The event will include workshops on how your small business can access and prepare for funding, opportunities for Q&As and one-on-ones with business experts, and information on local funding options. This is a night to not be missed if you are starting or growing your business in 2024!
ASSETS is a proud partner of
the U.S. Small Business Administration.
→ in case you MISSED IT
Diyo Fusion Celebrates Ribbon Cutting!
Joined by enthusiastic community members, Diyo Fusion celebrated this remarkable milestone. Diyo, conceived by culinary expert Mohan Pradhan, offers a unique approach to Nepali cuisine. With nearly three decades of culinary experience, Mohan brings a fresh perspective. Diyo fulfills the need for quick, healthy, and customizable meals prepared in an authentic Nepali way. Pay them a visit at 101 N Queen Street Suite 115 Lancaster, PA 17603.
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