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Applications are now open for Cohort III of the RiSE Real Estate Accelerator!

RiSE is designed for aspiring and emerging real estate developers who are ready to deepen their knowledge, build stronger professional connections, and move their projects and businesses forward.

If you’re looking to grow your development expertise and learn alongside a community of industry professionals, this is a great opportunity to take the next step.

Applications are open through October 13.

Learn more and apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_-1smj6sl7GDtgybgfFl4geC6u84wstOAN2RFGzocgqRmOA/viewform

VestedIn is proud to be part of Philadelphia MED Week for We Can Do This! Connecting Resources to Opportunity on Tuesday, October 6th.

Join us at Taller Puertorriqueño for a panel on the funding, technical assistance, and financial resources available to help small and micro-businesses grow.

VestedIn Chief Lending Officer Courtney Wilborn will join leaders from Finanta, the PA CDFI Network, and the City of Philadelphia to discuss loan programs, grants, business tools, and other resources available across the city.

📅 October 6th
⏰ 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Taller Puertorriqueño

If you’re a small business owner looking for your next resource or funding opportunity, this is a great place to start.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-can-do-this-connecting-resources-to-opportunity-tickets-2002302937988?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re so excited to support Everyday Web with a VestedIn loan!

Everyday Web helps small businesses build a stronger online presence through affordable website design, e-commerce, and digital marketing support, with a focus on making technology feel simpler and more accessible for entrepreneurs.

We’re proud to provide the capital that helps businesses like Everyday Web continue growing and serving other small businesses along the way.

Congratulations to the Everyday Web team!

Looking for funding to support what’s next for your business? Learn more about VestedIn’s lending options at https://tinyurl.com/29jfjt5x

Supporting a small business can start long before you ever walk through its doors.

When you support VestedIn, you’re helping us provide entrepreneurs with access to the capital they need to grow, hire, invest in their businesses, and keep moving forward.

Behind every loan is a business owner with a plan for what comes next, and a community that believes they should have the opportunity to get there.

If you believe in supporting small businesses and the people behind them, consider making a donation to VestedIn.

Your support helps us keep capital moving where it can make a real difference.

Philadelphia small business owners, don’t miss this funding opportunity!

The Stabilization Grant offers eligible businesses up to $10,000 in grant funding to help address challenges that may be standing in the way of growth, from replacing essential equipment and improving a commercial space to investing in new tools for your operations.

Eligible businesses must be located in Philadelphia, have been operating for at least two years, have a publicly accessible physical location, and meet additional eligibility and sales requirements.

Applications are due Wednesday, September 9.

Visit the Stabilization Grant page to review the full eligibility requirements and submit your application!

https://merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization/

We’re excited to welcome Devon Horace, to the VestedIn team as our new B-Smart Program Director! 💛

Devon brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, angel investor, author, speaker, and business strategist, along with a deep commitment to creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and building more inclusive economies.

With experience investing in more than 40 early-stage companies and advising organizations on strategy, operations, and growth, Devon brings both firsthand entrepreneurial experience and a genuine passion for helping business owners succeed.

We couldn’t be more excited for the experience, perspective, and energy he’ll bring to B-Smart and the entrepreneurs we serve.

Please join us in giving Devon a warm VestedIn welcome! 👏

This National Black Business Month, we’re celebrating the Black entrepreneurs building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening communities across Philadelphia and beyond. 💛

Supporting Black-owned businesses means investing in the people and ideas that help our communities thrive.

Want to help make that investment possible? Donate to VestedIn and help us support entrepreneurs by providing the capital, education and resources they need to succeed.

https://donorbox.org/vestedin