Results From Our Annual Volunteer Impact Survey
“I believe that small businesses are the heart of our community. There's a real sense of fulfillment in playing even a small part in nurturing these local enterprises, helping them not only survive but also thrive.” At the end of last year,...
Helping Entrepreneurs Become Advocates for Change
One of our priorities for this year is solidifying RMMFI's external voice, visibility, and leadership. This includes demonstrating RMMFI’s role in the broader small business ecosystem and activating entrepreneurs as leaders and builders. As part...
5,800 Hours of Community in Action
In 2023, 247 RMMFI volunteers contributed more than 5,800 hours to supporting inclusive entrepreneurship in Colorado. As mentors and coaches, workshop facilitators, loan reviewers, and more, volunteers shared their expertise and passion to help...
What We Achieved Together in 2023
“I'm extremely proud to be part of this program. It taught me that we can only go so far alone. Being surrounded by these amazing entrepreneurs has pushed my dreams by showing me theirs. The team is amazing — they will not allow you to doubt...
RMMFI’s Social Impact: For Every $1 Invested, $4.33 in Impact is Created
The impact of inclusive entrepreneurship cannot be measured solely by the number of businesses launched. When we create equitable access to the economy, we generate individual and household prosperity as well as broad community and economic benefits...
Sharing Our 2023 Impact Report
https://youtu.be/Q5zu1qpEXh8 It’s been a momentous year at RMMFI, marked by a significant milestone: 15 years of our unwavering dedication to empowering Colorado entrepreneurs. Today, we invite you to reflect back on all that we accomplished...
Entrepreneur-Led Advocacy with Healthier Colorado
As we work to reduce barriers to economic prosperity, we believe in centering and amplifying the voices of the individuals most impacted by inequitable systems. RMMFI entrepreneurs are the best advocates for themselves and their communities, and it...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jose Romero
Jose Romero is originally from east LA, where he grew up and lived before moving to Los Lunas, NM, in his mid-forties for a job opportunity with his nephew. After a short time in New Mexico, he ventured north to Trinidad, CO, where he’s lived the...
Entrepreneur Leadership in Action with Good Business Colorado
Entrepreneurs are more than business leaders; they are community leaders. When we invest in inclusive small business ownership, we create the space for entrepreneurs to help advance a shared vision for thriving local communities, economically and...
Our Priorities for Impact in 2023-2024
As we begin our new fiscal year, we’ve adopted three annual priorities that represent the impact we hope to achieve in the next twelve months. These priorities, outlined below, will guide our work across the organization and create a clear...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Kristen Osborne
Owner of Enchanted Shadows Kristen Osborne is the owner and operator of Enchanted Shadows, a small business located in Sterling, CO. Kristen’s spark to open up her business developed from a place of necessity and healing after being diagnosed...
Over $500,000 in Capital Deployed This Year
A year ago, we set an ambitious target of more than doubling our annual capital deployment. We saw an opportunity to extend our reach as a microfinance organization to meet the needs we were hearing from entrepreneurs. As we wrap up our fiscal year...