Fund 17

Fund 17 Fund 17 is a non-profit organization that provides financial opportunity, education, and empowerment

Fund 17 is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides inclusive 1on1 business development support, micro-loan access and radically affordable workspace to under-resourced entrepreneurs in New Orleans.

05/15/2026

They said dat….there’s a deficit in soft-skills from community members. Solution: Entrepreneurs!

“Entrepreneurs have the transferability, the strategic & project management experience to pad the candidate pool. New Orleans entrepreneurs deserve access to the industries shaping climate adaptation, not years after, but now.”

Join us for the Living Like Water Immersive Day. A space for conversation, connection, opportunity, and imagining what it looks like when resilience actually includes us.

Cuisine and Bevs by featured artist:
Fund 17 Entrepreneurs Alum & Program Graduates
🎓Aaronlyn Breaux Roll Dat Deaux
🎓Hermina Lezama Coffee Island Inc.
🎓Veneatra & AJ Johnson Sweet Anonis
🎓Barbara Leslie .bakery Ms.Barb’s Bakery
Along with Ica Horns .nola & Byron Toliver

Demonstration by:

Our panelists:
Executive Director of the
Karen Marshall, Executive Director of .nola
,Founder of
Moderated by Director of Community Programs & Executive Director
Keion Hennessey, Founder of .sweetest.berry
Veranisha Thompson Pohlman, Founder of

Next Wednesday, May 20, 2026 .tech Lab!
🎟️ See Linktree in bio!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Mardi Gras is just 10 days away. Taxes and due on March 15th and April 15th, and our next Financial Wellness Collaborati...
02/07/2026

Mardi Gras is just 10 days away. Taxes and due on March 15th and April 15th, and our next Financial Wellness Collaborative workshops is in just 3 days. So before you claim your spot on the route, be in the number that claims their spot in this class!⚜️💚💛💜

LINK IN BIO🔗

Join us next week for our 102 Workshop on February. 10th at 6PM for our Occupational License facilitated by Sinnidra Taylor, business strategist facilitator & coach and serial-preneur, where you will leave class with an application walkthrough.

*Level 102 required materials prior to attending for flow, ease of completion, and successful application/exam “delivery”; be sure to see REQUIRED MATERIAL per Eventbrite link!

🙏 We’re thankful for the steadfast “call in” of our community and the leadership that moves through and connects our goals.
🙏 We’re thankful for the slow, steady climb and the experiences that have shaped the quality of leadership we strive to offer.
🙏 We’re thankful for our entrepreneurs, who walk this journey with us, understanding our 12-year commitment to building and sustaining this work.
And most of all, we’re thankful for what lies ahead—the gains and growth we’ve set our sights on for 2025 and beyond.
Here’s to the journey and all who make it worth taking. 🌱✨

Requirements:
🪴Have a notebook, writing utensils, & questions (and items clearly stated in the REQUIRED MATERIAL LIST, if any).

Fund 17 has partnered for the third year with and on our successful initiative focused on supporting the small business ecosystem, specifically in credit building and technical assistance support.

Location:
Codey’s NOLA
4228 Eve Street, New Orleans, LA 70125



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So,before we get too deep into the Mardi Gras spirit, did you sign up for the Tax Ready workshop? 👀 Get your taxes rolli...
02/04/2026

So,before we get too deep into the Mardi Gras spirit, did you sign up for the Tax Ready workshop? 👀 Get your taxes rolling, then let the good times roll 💜💛💚🎭 This season is short and quick. With Mardi Gras being 13 days away, it may be more fun, when your taxes are down.

Join Fund 17 for virtual and in-person workshops to get your 2025 personal and business taxes filed- for free.

Fund 17 has partnered with Lori Jackson, MBA to provide in person Tax Ready workshops on February 9th and February 11th. Both events take place from 5;30 a 7:30 PM. Visit our Eventbrite or the link in bio to register. Location TBD.

We have space for 30 entrepreneurs to complete the workshop and receive tax filing paid for by Fund 17 from our Entrepreneur Assistance Fund. *You must attend the workshop and complete a short survey to be eligible.

We support all 17!

With New Year’s resolution already fading and Mardi Gras right around the corner, set some intentions and put a plan in ...
01/15/2026

With New Year’s resolution already fading and Mardi Gras right around the corner, set some intentions and put a plan in place. Begin with BenchMarks.

Benchmarks Incubator 2026 is an 12-week intensive program that combines weekly workshops, with 1:1 weekly advising in the areas of: marketing, business formalization, business strategy, or financial management (up to 12 hours per cohort member), along with personal and business finances in preparation for raising capital. The program will launch on February 5, 2026.

Core Themes: Business Formalization, Marketing, Financial Management, & Capital Access

The program is fully in-person; workshops will be held in various businesses throughout our ecosystem. Applicants should be prepared to spend at least 4-6 hours per week on the program, including meetings and workshops. The program runs from February 5, 2026 to May 7, 2026. Graduation will coincide with our Spring Community Mixer and Job Fair on May 21, 2026

The ideal candidate for the program:
- Is operating a for-profit business, non profit, or collective in New Orleans or GNO
- Has under $150k in annual business revenue
- Is past idea stage, meaning has at least one sale of a good or service, even if a prototype.
- Is early-stage, i.e. has been in business for less than 5 years and/or doesn’t have some key business elements such as a business plan, registration, bank account, permits, license, digital workflow, sales/marketing system, or method of tracking finances
-Have an understanding of formalizing: have a registered LLC or other incorporation (or in the process). *
-Have an understanding of commingling: have a personal and business bank account (or in the process). *

The New Year rolled in and Maria Gras is right around the corner. That means some have already planted seeds and some ar...
01/13/2026

The New Year rolled in and Maria Gras is right around the corner. That means some have already planted seeds and some are working to stick to resolutions, without a proper plan in place. So in lieu of a strict rebrand- how about about a new beginning with BenchMarks?

Benchmarks Incubator 2026 is an 8-week intensive program that combines weekly workshops, with up to 12 hours of 1:1 weekly advising in the areas of: marketing, business formalization, business strategy, or financial management. The is program in-person and runs from February 5, 2026 to May 7, 2026.

Applications close on January 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM, so apply soon! You know Mardi Gras is right around the corner; lock in on your future, then go have fun. Looking forward to confirming our latest cohort on January 27, 2026.

Apply in the link in bio or our website

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It’s about that time again! It’s time to gather everything from your P&L statements, to crumpled receipts you found in t...
01/13/2026

It’s about that time again! It’s time to gather everything from your P&L statements, to crumpled receipts you found in the bottom of your bag, because tax season is among us. Join Fund 17 for virtual and in-person workshops to get your 2025 personal and business taxes filed- for free.

Fund 17 has partnered with Tracey Carney to provide virtual Tax Ready workshops on January 20th and January 27th. Both events take place from 6:00-8:00 PM. Visit our Eventbrite or the link in bio to register.

We have space for 30 entrepreneurs to complete the workshop and receive tax filing paid for by Fund 17 from our Entrepreneur Assistance Fund. *You must attend the workshop and complete a short survey to be eligible.

We support all 17!

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2533 Columbus Street
New Orleans, LA
70119

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+15046564176

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