Business assistance

Youth Business USA is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adult entrepreneurs (ages 18 to 29) from underserved communities. We launched our skysthelimit.org platform to connect our young entrepreneurs with the right business advisors & mentors nationwide.

CDC Small Business Finance is a mission-driven economic development organization committed to providing access to capital and technical assistance to U.S. entrepreneurs and small businesses. Since 1978, CDC has responded to the needs of the underserved small business community with a variety of financing options to support their growth and success.

CNI Micro Finance Group is a mission driven non-profit lender that provide underserved businesses, start-ups and established businesses, with micro loans up to $50,000. We offer conventional type loans at affordable rates but with flexible and adaptable underwriting criteria necessary to meet the needs of small businesses. CNI Micro Finance Group is certified by the United States Treasury Department as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a goal to provide resources to underserved individuals. Additionally, CNI Micro Finance Group has been designated by the U.S.

The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) is a national native advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., and represents tribal, Alaska native corporations, and native Hawaiian organizations across the country. NACA seeks to protect the economic self-sufficiency of America's indigenous people that is enhanced through the participation of its members in the SBA 8(a) program. NACA's members represent and provide benefits for nearly 700,000 tribal members, Alaska natives, and native Hawaiians.

Green For All is a national organization working to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy, the organization works in collaboration with the business, government, labor, and grassroots communities to create and implement programs that increase quality jobs and opportunities in green industry – all while holding the most vulnerable people at the center of its agenda

The American Booksellers Association is a national, not for profit trade association, and exists to protect and promote the interests of its members: independently owned bookstores, large and small, with storefront locations in towns and cities nationwide.

Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of over 6,300 individuals, businesses, agricultural groups, FBO’s, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that are helping to raise awareness about the value of general aviation and local airports, particularly for rural communities.

The Affiliated Workers Association (AWA) is a nonprofit organization comprised of entrepreneurs, independent contractors and small business owners across America. Since our formation in 2001, we have been committed to providing professional and lifestyle resources and health benefits to our members so they can save money, time and focus on growing their business.