1st ever Capital Access Program Newsletter!
We at Green For All are excited about the release of the first issue of our Capital Access Program (CAP) Newsletter, which aims to provide readers with information about policy, business, and entrepreneurship related to the green economy. This inaugural issue includes a federal policy update, a profile of a successful green entrepreneur, exciting opportunities from CAP, and much more!
We at Green For All are excited about the release of the first issue of our Capital Access Program
(CAP) Newsletter, which aims to provide readers with information about
policy, business, and entrepreneurship related to the green economy.
This inaugural issue includes a federal policy update, a profile of a
successful green entrepreneur, exciting opportunities from CAP, and
much more!
Apply for the CAP Green Business Academies!
The Capital Access Program (CAP) is partnering with the University of
Phoenix to convene two Business Academies aimed at supporting green
entrepreneurs and small business owners - particularly those coming
from low-income communities and communities of color. The Academies
will be held at University of Phoenix campuses in Albuquerque, New
Mexico in March and in Portland, Oregon in May. Learn more and apply.
Policy Update: President Obama Focuses on Small Businesses
President Obama has made clear that small businesses are central to the
success of his top priority for 2010: creating jobs for America. In
the past few weeks he has announced several policies that, if passed,
would allow small businesses to create jobs and economic growth. Read an update on these policies that are most relevant to the Capital Access Program's business network.
Anas "Andy" Shallal, an Iraqi-American artist, activist and
restaurateur, owns and operates Busboys and Poets, a green restaurant /
bookstore / performance space in Washington, D.C. This profile
features a Q&A with Andy that explores his dedication to social
justice, and how he's effectively utilized his business to further a
progressive agenda.
As the Executive Director of SJF Advisory Services, Bonny Moellenbrock
has a wealth of insights into what makes small businesses succeed or
fail in the U.S. In this interview
she shares some of the trends, problems, solutions, and common mistakes
that she is witnessing in the world of green entrepreneurship.
Win a Green Franchise
Clean Air Lawn Care, the nation's leading full-service sustainable lawn
care company, is giving away one of its fast-growing franchises. One
lucky winner will receive a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise for free,
along with a startup package of equipment and services - valued at
$35,000. This is a great opportunity for a business-minded
entrepreneur with some liquidity to own and operate a successful green
franchise. Learn more and apply now! Participation in the contest is free.
We hope that you find this information useful in your efforts to build
an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.
The Capital Access Program's mission is to mobilize financial and
social capital to help create, sustain, and scale green jobs in the
U.S. Learn more and sign-up here.
