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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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Volunteer Spotlight: Lara Buelow
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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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Entrepreneur Day of Action 2025
The 2nd annual Entrepreneur Day of Action brought together roughly 70 small and local business owners from across the state to learn and advocate for small business. This event empowered attendees to use their business experiences to influence policy and foster meaningful relationships with legislators.
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The Power of Collaboration: Ashley Kochans Launches Digital Marketing for Change
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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 Grad: Meet Asia Washington | CEO/Cake Artist (Shoutout Colorado)
Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) convened an Inclusive Small Business Roundtable on December 4 with Colorado policymakers and agency leaders and a group of diverse small business owners ahead of the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
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Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute host Colorado Inclusive Small Business Roundtable
Small Business Majority and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) convened an Inclusive Small Business Roundtable on December 4 with Colorado policymakers and agency leaders and a group of diverse small business owners ahead of the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
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