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Owning the Future: What Juneteenth Means for Black Entrepreneurs
Juneteenth marks a critical chapter in American history, but the pursuit of freedom didn’t stop in 1865. For generations since, Black Americans have continued to fight for equity, justice, and the right to build lasting legacies. Today, that fight lives on through entrepreneurship.
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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Entrepreneurs
At RMMFI, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voices in our community, this month and beyond. This year’s AANHPI Heritage Month theme, A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience, honors the strength, contributions, and enduring impact of AANHPI communities across generations.
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How 70+ Entrepreneurs Made Their Voices Heard at the Entrepreneur Day of Action
More than seventy entrepreneurs from across Colorado gathered at the State Capitol for the 2025 Entrepreneur Day of Action, meeting directly with legislators, sharing their experiences, and shaping Colorado policies that impact small businesses.
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Your Business, Your Voice: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session
From January until May, the Colorado General Assembly (our combined senate and house representatives) will be buzzing with activity as lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills
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RMMFI Programs Now Statewide in English and Spanish
RMMFI is now proudly serving entrepreneurs statewide in both English and Spanish! While our initial expansion into rural Colorado focused on Trinidad, Sterling, and the San Luis Valley, our English and Spanish programs are now open to individuals from anywhere in the state.
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Recapping Our Statewide Contract With the Department of Local Affairs
As part of DOLA’s Community Crime Prevention Initiative (CCPI), RMMFI provided educational programming and business grants to formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs in Northeast and Southeast Colorado.
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RMMFI’s Office Is Moving Downtown!
After 7 years, RMMFI is moving to a new office space in downtown Denver! Our team has expanded significantly over the past several years, and we’re excited to be moving into a new home – appropriately named Space to Grow – that will better serve the needs of our staff and our full community.
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RMMFI’s Next 3-Year Strategic Plan
With the beginning of our new fiscal year in October, RMMFI will also be starting a new 3-year strategic plan. Based on all the insights we gained, we’ve identified three strategic lenses that will guide our work through September 30, 2027.
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