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📣 Join us at the Logan Heights CDC Beyond Boundaries: Small Business Symposium! 🌟

🗓️ Date: Friday, June 21st
🕓 Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
📍 Location: Logan Heights Library, 567 S 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113

Hear from successful entrepreneurs as they share their stories of triumph and challenge, and connect with financial experts (including Accessity!) ready to support your business journey.

Don’t miss this chance to:
✨ Gain valuable insights
🤝 Network with fellow entrepreneurs
💡 Get inspired

And the best part? Food and drinks will be available, plus we’re raffling a few tablets!

Save the date and secure your spot today! Click here to sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/r6BeeGpfJ4

📸 Our underwriting team had a great welcome lunch at Accessity-funded business, Farida's Somali Cuisine, for our new Underwriter I, Cinthia Ruiz. Welcome to the team, Cinthia! 🎉

🌟 LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY!🌟

📸 + 🌮 + 🍺 = 🔥

Join us for the Sam Adams Brewing the American Dream Food Styling & Photography Coaching event next Thursday, June 13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Marina Village in Mission Bay, San Diego! 📸🍴

✨ This FREE event is the perfect combo to boost your food/beverage business. Here’s what to expect:✨

🌮 Tacos by La Casita de Vero
🍺 Beverages by Samuel Adams
📷 Coaching on food styling, social media, photography, digital marketing, and visual storytelling by AMAZING coaches
🤝 Networking with like-minded food/beverage entrepreneurs

👀 Will we see you there? RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-the-american-dream-food-styling-and-storytelling-coaching-tickets-886443695957?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌟 Don't miss this great event in San Diego! 🌟

📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅

Small Business Expo Returns to the Handlery Hotel on June 20th, 2024!

Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators, and business enthusiasts! The annual Small Business Expo is back! Join the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network at the Handlery Hotel of San Diego for a day of networking, workshops, and inspiration.

Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned business owner, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and grow. Accessity will be there!

Register at bit.ly/SBXII2024 to sign up for free!

Small Business Expo Empower Your Entrepreneurial Journey and Harness Local Opportunities for Business Success.

📢 ¡Atención emprendedores de alimentos y bebidas! 🍽️📸

🌟 Accessity y presentan un evento exclusivo de marketing digital en San Diego para impulsar tu negocio. 🌟

🔍 Aprende sobre diseño de alimentos, fotografía y estrategias de marketing digital con expertos de la industria. Ya seas un profesional o estés empezando, obtendrás información invaluable para mejorar la presencia de tu marca.

📢Evento mayormente en inglés con coaches de habla hispana disponibles.

Prepárate para:
🗣️ Paneles de discusión con líderes de la industria.
📝 Sesiones de coaching interactivas.
🤝 Oportunidades de networking con otros emprendedores.

🗓️ Jueves 13 de junio, de 5:30 PM a 8:30 PM.
📍 Marina Village – Sala Baja, 1936 Camino Quivira, San Diego, CA 92109.

🍽️ ¡Cena y bebidas de cortesía incluidas! (21+)

👉¡Confirma tu asistencia en el enlace en los comentarios!

Don't miss this event on June 13!!!

Calling all San Diego food and beverage business owners! Interested in learning basic food styling & photography tips for your business? Look no further! Register now for a chance to get coaching from industry experts at this exciting Samuel Adams & Accessity event! https://bit.ly/3yyukf9

📣 NEWS: Excited to announce that Accessity is the official California financial partner for Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest's BBB + Empower by GoDaddy Inc Main St. Accelerator Program! 🚀

Nearly 75 diverse entrepreneurs from Greater Arizona and Southern California will learn to boost revenue, enhance online presence, and grow ethically through the program.

Accessity will lead workshops on credit readiness and funding, plus offer mentorship sessions with our business development officers for personalized coaching. 💼✨

🚀 We're hiring! Accessity is looking for talented individuals to join our team for two exciting positions:

Systems Experience Lead - Enhance our client and internal user experiences across our technology platforms. 📈🔧

Controller - Oversee our financial operations and ensure fiscal accuracy and efficiency. 💼📊

If you're passionate about making an impact in the Southern California small business community, visit the Careers page on our website:

Accessity Careers Careers If you are interested in any open positions at Accessity, please fill out the following information and attach your resume and cover letter. Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to qualified candidates who are

Big thanks to the Sun Community Federal Credit Union team for welcoming Accessity at your El Centro Branch! 🌟 It was a very productive brainstorming session, exploring innovative ways to support local small businesses in the Imperial and Coachella Valley. Excited about the potential collaborations ahead! ☀️

Have you heard about SDGE’s Capacity Bidding program (CBP) for San Diego businesses? Earn financial incentives for shifting energy use during high-demand hours. For more details about the Capacity Bidding Program, visit sdge.com/CBP.

✨Accessity attended the Chula Vista Community Foundation Grant Awards Celebration last night. During the event, Accessity was awarded a grant for technical assistance and education for entrepreneurs in Chula Vista!

We are grateful for the support and for the opportunity to help more small businesses in Chula Vista and for all that San Diego Foundation and its affiliates do for our community.

💰💲🚀Mejore su crédito HOY y obténga el préstamo que su negocio necesita para crecer.💰💲🚀

📖🖥️Accessity ofrece un libro electrónico gratuito "Prepárate para pedir un préstamo" para dominar y mejorar su puntaje crediticio y obtener información privilegiada.

🌟Conozca los pasos que debe seguir cuando sienta la necesidad de obtener capital para iniciar o ampliar su negocio:
• Verifique su puntaje crediticio.
• Comprenda sus necesidades financieras.
• Investigue prestamistas y opciones de préstamos.
• Prepare su solicitud.
• Mejore su puntaje crediticio si es necesario.
• Considere colateral o garantías.
• Envíe su solicitud.
• De seguimiento y brinde información.
• Revise ofertas de préstamos.
• Administre su préstamo de manera responsable.

Nuestro libro electrónico te guía paso a paso para saber cómo prepararte para un préstamo, tenemos versión en inglés y español.

🔗Haz clic aquí para obtener tu copia ahora. ¡Es gratis!: https://socal.accessity.org/es-credit-ebook

Last week, our Business Development Officer, Larisa Urias, attended the Annual Joint Chamber Mixer! 🤝

She connected, networked, and explored opportunities to further our mission and expand our reach!💼🌴

👉Covering the Imperial Valley area, Larisa is dedicated to serving our community. If you're seeking a business loan or exploring opportunities, contact her through our contact form in the comments.

📢 Exciting News for Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs! 🍽️📸

🌟 Accessity is thrilled to announce our collaboration with for an exclusive digital marketing event in San Diego tailored to elevate your business! 🌟

🔍 Dive into the art of food styling, photography, and digital marketing strategies alongside industry experts! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event promises invaluable insights to enhance your brand presence.

🎨 Get ready for:
Engaging panel discussions with industry leaders 🗣️
Interactive coaching sessions covering key topics 📝
Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and marketing pros 🤝

🗓️ Save the Date:
Thursday, June 13, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location:
Marina Village – Baja Room
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA, 92109

🍽️ Plus, enjoy complimentary dinner and beverages while you learn! Must be 21 and over to attend.

🚀 Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to boost your business! RSVP at the link in our bio!

💐Felicidades a todas las Madres Brave que al igual que Mirna Guardiola, fundadora de la marca Mujerbrave, ✨inspiran a sus hijos y a toda una comunidad a perseguir sus sueños a través del emprendimiento✨, así como podemos ver aquí a Mirna y a su hija Dania.

🤩En Accessity, las admiramos profundamente por su incansable esfuerzo y el amor que impregnan en todo lo que hacen. Son ejemplos de cómo pueden ser las mejores 👩madres y líderes💪🏻, llevando una vida llena de responsabilidades con amor y determinación💕.

☺️¿Conoces más madres brave? ¡Etiquétalas para reconocerlas en su día!

🧐Descubra cómo impulsar el crecimiento de su negocio con el acceso al capital adecuado.💵💪

📆Jueves, 16 de Mayo
🖥 Por Zoom
⏰4:00pm
🔥Gratutito
👉Enlace para el registro en los comentario

El conocimiento financiero es clave para tomar el control de su vida financiera. Únase a nosotros en este seminario web educativo organizado por Bank of America y Accessity, dónde podrá aprender más sobre sus finanzas y mejorar sus hábitos financieros.

¡Celebre en mayo el Mes de la Pequeña Empresa con nosotros!

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 Accessity is on the lookout for a talented Controller to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact in the small business community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

🔗Apply now through our website to take the next step in your career journey.

Accessity Careers Careers If you are interested in any open positions at Accessity, please fill out the following information and attach your resume and cover letter. Due to the high volume of applications, we can only respond to qualified candidates who are

Last week, Accessity Business Development Officer, Larisa, met with First Bank employees. We are excited to continue collaborating and helping more small businesses in Palm Desert!

Looking for ways to save energy at your business or office in San Diego? Check out sdge.com/MyBusiness for tips.

🎶 Did you know that Saturday was National Record Store Day? 🎵 It's all about celebrating the vibrant culture of independently owned record stores! 🎉 In honor of this holiday, we're shining a spotlight on Mo Records, an Accessity-funded business in San Diego's Liberty Station.

🌟 Owned by the music lover Guillermo Gomez, Mo Records received funding from Accessity for equipment, inventory, tenant improvements, and marketing expenses. 🎸 Guillermo's dream of a brick-and-mortar store became a reality earlier this year, offering a unique blend of popular releases, local San Diego artists, and vinyl classics! Visit his store today! 🎶 🎵

Happy Monday and Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Let’s start this week with a burst of eco-inspiration! Today, let’s remind ourselves of our planet’s beauty and importance. Our actions, no matter how small, can impact our environment positively. Whether reducing waste, conserving energy, or simply appreciating nature, let’s commit to being stewards of our Earth daily. Let’s make everyday Earth Day! 💚

Thank you to all who came to Accessity’s Support & Sip fundraiser at New Motion Beverages and Embolden Beer Company in San Diego this week! The event celebrated Rosalinda Delgado's retirement. Entrepreneurs, community partners, donors, Accessity board members, and staff gathered to celebrate Rosalinda’s commitment to and impact on Southern California small businesses during her eleven years at Accessity. 🎉

Thank you to the Accessity-funded businesses who participated in this fun evening:
🍺 New Motion Beverages and Embolden Beer Company
🌮 La Casita De Vero
🥨 Biersal
🏜️ Sonti Artsenias

A special thank you to MyPoint Credit Union for donating gift cards to the raffle, which helped Accessity raise funds that will benefit more local small businesses! 🙌🏽

🌟Yesterday, the Accessity team came together for an all-team training session at Balboa Park! 🌳 It was a fantastic opportunity for us to bond, engage in value-centered team-building activities led by Nikki from Onyx Offsites & Trainings, and soak up the San Diego sunshine. ☀️ Huge thanks to the Accessity-funded business Crest Cafe for the delicious catered lunch! 🍽️ 🎉

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the newest Accessity team member, Margaret (Maggie) Morris, joins us as our Human Resources Generalist! 🌟

With over 15 years of experience spanning various sectors of HR, Maggie brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She's held various roles in HR, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Talent Management, and Leadership Development. 🌐✨

Maggie holds several certifications and a Bachelor's in Speech and Communications. But what truly sets her apart is her commitment to our shared values and making an impact on small businesses. 🚀

Before joining us, Maggie embarked on a diverse career journey. From spending over seven years as a television anchor and reporter 📺🎤 to mastering operational and sales management 📈💼, and even sharing her passion for travel as a travel advisor ✈️🌴 - she's done it all!

Welcome Maggie - we are so excited to have you on the team! 🌟🎉

🎉 Don't miss out! Our Support & Sip Event is almost here! 🍻 Join Accessity, New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Company on April 17th, 5pm - 8pm, as we celebrate small businesses and bid farewell to Rosalinda Delgado in her retirement.

Admission is free, and parking is onsite. RSVP here! See you there! 🌟

"Support and Sip" at New Motion/Embolden x Accessity Come support Accessity at our "Support and Sip" event on April 17th! Food, drinks, and Accessity-funded businesses!

A couple of weeks ago, we embarked on our annual client photo tour across Southern California, visiting 10 incredible Accessity-funded businesses. We had the honor of capturing moments of passion, dedication, and entrepreneurship at each stop!

Here's a little sneak peek from some of the amazing clients we had the pleasure of meeting:
🍒 Shirley's Temple in Long Beach
🏋️ Old Skool Barbell Gym in Moreno Valley
🎤 Karaoke Kubo in Redlands
🐕 Bruce's Empty Bowl in Long Beach
🚲 3H Cycling in Artesia
🐝 The Bizzy Bag in Orange County
🍰 Desserts By Clement in San Diego (PB)
📀 Mo Records in San Diego (Liberty Station)
🎂 Cake For Your Pet DOG & CAT Bakery in Chula Vista
🌮 Las Tias Food Truck in Chula Vista

A HUGE shout out to our amazing photographer Darling Darlene Photography!!

🌟 April is National Stress Awareness Month! 🌟 Meet Verenice Hernandez-Herrera, the inspiring owner of Wishwell Counseling in Chula Vista, CA. 🌈 Wishwell aims to create a safe space for children and teens to feel heard, empowered, and supported in their growth journey. 💖 With Accessity's support in 2023, Verenice kickstarted her dream, offering diverse services including coaching and traditional therapy. 🚀 Follow WishWell Counseling Center and uplift local businesses making a difference in families' lives! 🌟