September 2024

the big STORY

Right-to-Left: ASSETS CEO Jaime Arroyo, Director of Programs Lisa Weaver-Gonzales, Jakyra Simpson, Tabitha Benitez, Alex Colon, Brooklyn Smith-Jones, Kate Farbo, Lily Meng

Great Social Enterprise Pitch Recap

Thank you to the amazing Final Five entrepreneurs for their creative ideas shared during the Pitch!


Last Thursday night, a group of over 200 gathered for a night of Pitches, powerful performances, community building and tasty treats!


At the end of the night, after deliberation and tough choices by the judges, the results were revealed:

1st Place ($10,000) = Kate Farbo, Prism Thrift


2nd Place ($5,000) = Jakyra Simpson, STEAM Sneakerheadz


3rd Place ($2,500) = Alex Colon and Tabitha Benitez, the Ripple Hub


4th Place = Lily Meng, CoCarting


5th Place = Brooklyn Smith-Jones, BK Shanae Candle Co.



More photos coming soon on Facebook and Instagram! (photo credit: Michelle Johnsen Photography)

new PODCAST EPISODE

Precious Samuel has dedicated over a decade to community organizing and coalition building. Her journey began with a deep-rooted belief in the power of social movements to effect real change.‌


Precious works with entrepreneurs to start and scale businesses through the lens of economic justice.


Join us as we uncover the stories of those building a brighter future for us all.

Ready to tune in? Search for "Built By Us" on your favorite podcast platforms or click on one of the buttons below. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
Stay tuned, stay curious, and stay inspired! 
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upcoming EVENTS & TRAININGS
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Small Business Finance Essentials Webinar Series

Starts 9/24

6:30 - 7:30pm

Join us for a free, virtual webinar series on Small Business Finance Essentials, where you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to build a solid financial foundation for your business.


This series is geared towards entrepreneurs who are new to business and small business owners who need a refresher.


More details & to register →

Webinars in this Series:

  • Sept. 24th = Finance Fundamentals for Small Business
  • Oct. 1st = Mastering Costs and Pricing
  • Oct. 8th = Forecasting your Finances: Calculating Break-even and Beyond
ASSETS is a proud partner of
the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Transforming Communities Through Entrepreneurship


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