June 2023
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Panel members at the Lancaster Growth Conference
The Lancaster Growth Conference took place on June 20th. During the conference, entrepreneurs learned about various topics that could help their business and take it to the next level. Speakers that were in attendance and presented included ASSETS, SBA, International Trade Administration, Truist, M&T Bank, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lancaster Gift Box. Topics that were covered included international trade, social media, finance, and more.

Nichole Mussa Sabil, ASSETS' Women's Business Center Manager, presented on behalf of ASSETS and shared with entrepreneurs and small business owners in attendance how ASSETS can assist them in their entrepreneurial journey with our Entrpreneur Training and Community Lending offerings.
MORE ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING:

The Entrepreneur Training team offers inclusive access to the tools and resources needed in the start-up and growth phases of your business. We empower business owners to elevate their brand and build a more sustainable business model while providing a collaborative environment in which to network with like-minded individuals.
MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY LENDING:

ASSETS meets the needs of entrepreneurs through our forward-thinking and equitable loan products as well as financial counseling services offered through our Community Lending department. We offer businesses a way to fuel their growth while rewarding them for fueling the growth of their community.
ASSETS is a proud partner of
the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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2023 Everence Development Conference
Oct 3rd – 5th
Jaime Arroyo, ASSETS' CEO, will be one of the 2023 Everence Development Conference plenary speakers!

Expand your nonprofit’s impact and energize your donors’ generosity, at the 2023 Everence Development Conference! Designed for fundraising professionals, executive directors, board members, and other faith-focused nonprofit leaders, this year's conference will offer new insights from engaging speakers, proactive practices, and professional fellowship and conversations.
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Partner to Empower
Partner to Empower is a program dedicated to helping break down the systemic racial barriers that members of our communities face. They help business owners of color, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander Americans, open brick-and-mortar stores in our malls by providing:

  • One-on-one business planning and guidance
  • Networking opportunities and resources
  • Funding dedicated to store construction expenses
  • A tailored, four-week Retail Workshop led by industry experts

Applications will open again in July.

Transforming Communities Through Business

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