Medical Debt Credit Reporting Legislation Signed into Law in Colorado
A Colorado house bill that prevents medical debt from impacting credit scores was signed into law administratively this week, and RMMFI was part of the coalition...
RMMFI’s Access To Markets Program with Rebel Marketplace
RMMFI and Rebel Marketplace teamed up this summer to offer an access to market opportunity for RMMFI graduates. Check out the Rebel Marketplace Farmers Market on the...
RMMFI’s Partnership with Sooper Credit Union
RMMFI and Sooper Credit Union (SCU) have recently established a partnership in which SCU has chosen to sponsor our Metro Denver Spanish-Language & Aurora program graduations this spring & summer. This partnership promotes both organizations...
Celebrating New Programming in Gunnison, CO
RMMFI held its first Business Idea Lab in Gunnison, CO. The program was held entirely in Spanish and was developed through a number of partnerships in the Gunnison community. The initial spark for the program came from Skyeler Smith, a graduate...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Xiong Family
Uncovering the Unique and Shared Stories of Asian-Owned Businesses Written By Linda Xiong, Impact Manager at RMMFIThis year, the film Everything Everywhere All at Once won many awards including Best Picture at the Oscars. The film expanded the...
Partnering with DOLA to Support Formerly Incarcerated Entrepreneurs Across Colorado
Since 2019, one of our priorities as an organization has been supporting more formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs. Business ownership offers a unique opportunity for this population, which often faces significant challenges in finding stable...
New Program to Support Entrepreneurs’ Leadership Development
Entrepreneurship is both a personal and a professional journey. RMMFI’s model has always emphasized both through our programs and partnerships. This year, we introduced a new program designed to further support the personal and leadership...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Myles Davis
Owner of Fifty2Eighty Cosmic Cuts Myles Davis has been cutting hair since 2016, and he’s been operating his own barbershop with his business partner for the last two years. The shop is called Fifty2Eighty Cosmic Cuts, because you'll leave looking...
RMMFI’s New Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Training for Volunteers
As part of RMMFI’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), we recently introduced a new DEIA-focused training for all our volunteers. Many volunteers have expressed an interest in continuing to learn and grow in this...
RMMFI Spotlight by The Denver Foundation
Thank you to The Denver Foundation and Dope Mom Life for spotlighting the mission and impact of RMMFI with this incredible video! The support we receive from The Denver Foundation has allowed us to help hundreds of incredible entrepreneurs like...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Quiana Jones
Owner of Madam Butterfly Quiana Jones is from Denver, and she started her business, Madam Butterfly, as a direct response to the dry Colorado climate and the effects it had on her skin. She started making homemade moisturizing products for herself...
CEO Jessica Sveen Provides Testimony in Support of Colorado House Bill 23-1126
On Wednesday, RMMFI CEO Jessica Sveen provided testimony in support of Colorado House Bill 23-1126. This bill would prevent medical debt from appearing on consumer reports and negatively impacting credit scores. Sharing RMMFI’s mission and...