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AOF is a leading national provider of affordable loans, educational resources, coaching, and thriving networks for underserved small businesses.

06/10/2026

Got a great product? Now comes the hard part: selling it.

Recently, 20 New York food and beverage small business owners took the stage at our NYC Pitch Room Competition, the culminating event of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Bootcamp. After two months of mentorship and coaching, they showed up ready to pitch, and one walked away with additional grant funding to keep growing.

Congratulations to this year's NYC winner, Jack's Dad's Hummus! 🎉

Think your food or beverage business could benefit from this kind of support? Check out if there's an event coming in your city: https://aofund.org/resources/

06/05/2026

Get paid to grow your online business with FedEx.

Apply for the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab and get expert support from 37 Oaks to strengthen your online store, plus a $5,000 grant when you complete the program. Spots are limited.

Apply by June 30: https://aofund.org/program/fedex/

06/03/2026

Looking to add a medium or heavy-duty truck to your business? Have you considered a lease?

A truck lease can be structured with lower payments early on that grow as your revenue scales — giving you access to the truck your business needs without the immediate financial pressure of a large upfront commitment. And as your needs change, leasing gives you the flexibility to upgrade that a long-term loan often doesn't.

AOF offers heavy and medium-duty truck leasing to help you expand your capabilities and who you can serve.

Curious if it could work for your business? Visit aofund.org

A special thank you to for their support of AOF's truck leasing program.

05/22/2026

Your customers trust you with their information. Are you protecting it?

In this session, we’ll walk through simple cybersecurity habits that help you protect your business and build confidence with your customers.

Building Digital Trust: Cybersecurity Practices for Your Business
📅 May 27 | 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT

Save your spot: https://opportunityfund.zoom.us/webinar/register/1717767862749/WN_lDH0MrD6T3eLjE-dxK9EMg

05/21/2026

We recently spent time in Stockton connecting with trucking small business owners and hearing more about the challenges impacting their businesses and communities today. 🚛

At Accion Opportunity Fund, we’re committed to showing up for small business owners with resources, guidance, and financing options designed to help you keep moving forward.

To the small business owners navigating uncertain times: we see you, and we’re here for you. Explore your options at aofund.org.

05/15/2026

Small business owners are stepping up and pitching live for funding in Cincinnati, New York, and Boston.

If you’re building something, this is the kind of room you want to be in. You’ll hear real pitches, learn what stands out, and connect with other business owners.

Food and beverage founders will be pitching, but this event is open to the full small business community.

Plus, enjoy complimentary food and Samuel Adams beverages while you connect.

Save your spot today:
📍Cincinnati: https://BTADCincyPitchRoom2026.eventbrite.com
📍New York: https://BTADNYCPitchRoom2026.eventbrite.com
📍Boston: https://BTADRooftopPitchRoom2026.eventbrite.com

Presented with support from local partners:
Cincinnati: Findlay Kitchen
New York: Hot Bread Kitchen
Boston: Center for Women & Enterprise

Samuel Adams

05/13/2026

When challenges hit your business, the right support can make all the difference.

Meet Bridget Brady, Founder and CEO of Amp Up My Biz. When COVID impacted nearly all of her clients overnight, Bridget had to quickly rethink her business model and find new ways to grow.

With financing and support from Accion Opportunity Fund, she was able to launch her Social Media Success Academy and grow her revenue by 400% during the pandemic.

Then, when the LA wildfires impacted her clients years later, AOF worked with her again to provide breathing room during another difficult season.

Now, Bridget is sharing her advice and experience with fellow small business owners — because sometimes the best guidance comes from someone who’s been there.

This Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the resilience, creativity, and determination of small business owners everywhere.

05/11/2026

Most small businesses are already using AI. Are you?

From marketing to operations, AI-powered tools have become part of how businesses stay competitive.

In partnership with Ripple, Accion Opportunity Fund researched how underserved small business owners are engaging with AI-powered tools.

One thing is clear: the shift is happening — and access to these tools will shape how businesses grow.

View the research to see how small business owners are using AI-powered tools to spur their growth: aofund.org/partnerships-ripple

Thank you to Prosek Partners for supporting this research.

05/08/2026

Getting people to notice your business is one thing. Getting them to actually engage is another.

If your content feels like it’s getting lost, this session will help you change that.

Join us to learn simple ways to stand out, capture attention quickly, and create content people remember.

Scroll-Stopping Digital Marketing: How to Capture Short Attention Spans
📅 May 13 | 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT

Save your spot: https://opportunityfund.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017767228427/WN_NOFDDdg9R2STa8qY52nEdg

05/05/2026

Meet Benjamin Barnes, founder of Bencasso in San Francisco, CA.

A lifelong artist, Benjamin transformed decades of creative work into a digitally powered business—using new tools to expand his reach, diversify his income, and support other creatives.

With financing and support from Accion Opportunity Fund, he’s been able to invest in his next phase of growth—building programs, strengthening his marketing, and creating new opportunities for his work.

As Benjamin shares: “There were things I wanted to do—build programs, market them, get sponsors—but I didn’t have the resources. Now it’s starting to come together.”

His story reflects what’s possible when small business owners have access to both capital and the support you need to grow.

Through our partnership with Ripple, we’ve helped unlock:
📊 $53.6M in total capital deployed
🤝 905 loans to 895 unique borrowers
💼 1,003 jobs created | 1,631 jobs retained
💰 $59K average loan size

Explore more stories and learn how we’re building more together: https://aofund.org/partnerships-ripple

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San Jose, CA
95113

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https://aofund.org/

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