Accessing business capital for justice-impacted entrepreneurs

About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S., or more than 77 million people, have some type of legal record, such as an arrest, charge or conviction. This impacts their ability to obtain basic necessities like employment, housing and financial security. As a result, many of these individuals turn to entrepreneurship as a way forward. In fact, nearly 4% of small business owners are justice-impacted. Still, their record often creates a barrier in business development and growth, especially when it comes to accessing capital. Many financial institutions refuse to lend to individuals with records, limiting their ability to grow their businesses and achieve long-term financial wealth.

So what’s a business owner with a record to do?

Join Small Business Majority, Defy Ventures, EntreCapital, and Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute to learn about resources that can help you successfully access the capital you need to launch and grow your business.