Arizona Microcredit Initiative

Meet AMI’s member of the month for November, Colin Franklin. Serving as the current head of Records and technology, Colin helped finish the website revamp and has created many automations that have helped AMI’s operations. Aside from his work on the website, Colin brings a great sense of enthusiasm and passion to our organization.

Congrats Colin!

We’re excited to announce that AMI will be hosting a Small Business Accounting Workshop in partnership with Prestamos. Join us on Friday, December 5th, from 12:00-1:00 PM virtually. Learn about how to build a solid financial foundation through accounting essentials, practical bookkeeping, and hands-on implementation. Reminder that this is the second required workshop for the Business Builders Pitch Competition Program! The RSVP link is in the bio.

AMI is excited to partner with the City of Glendale to host a Small Business Workshop. Learn more about SEO optimization for your business from Rand Jenkins, an expert in Digital Marketing. Join us on Thursday, October 30th, from 9-11 A.M. at Chicken N Pickle in Glendale.

We’re excited to announce that AMI will be hosting a HUUB Workshop on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. virtually. Learn how to optimize your business’s online presence and drive more customers to your website.

The signup link can be found at https://huub.vip/SEO.

Take a look at what some of our associates were up to this summer!

Our team, equipped with new skills and experiences, is excited to continue helping local entrepreneurs across the Valley.

A warm welcome to our newest Arizona Microcredit Initiative members! We're thrilled to have Simoni, Zach, Akhil, and Arya join us in empowering local entrepreneurs and driving meaningful impact. We're excited to see their incredible contributions to our mission and their future accomplishments within our organization. Let’s make a difference together!🌱

TJ is a proud graduate of the W. P. Carey School of Business (2016), where he earned degrees in Accountancy and Economics, and holds an MBA from the Wharton School (2022). TJ serves as an Engagement Manager and Fellow at the McKinsey Global Institute, where he leads research on development economics - covering topics like food security, aging, and inequality. TJ has been involved with AMI for over a decade - as a student, alumnus, and now board advisor—staying connected to Arizona’s small business community and mentoring new generations of inspiring ASU students. We’re so grateful for all the time and support he has provided for AMI.

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable business practices? Join AMI as we partner with HUUB on April 17 to discuss reducing your carbon footprint, waste management, and minimizing water usage to create a more sustainable future. To register, access the link below. We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-workshop-tickets-1286699184899

OneAZ Credit Union shares AMI's goal of empowering local businesses through enabling economic growth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to OneAZ for the valuable opportunity to tour and engage with leadership!

We are thrilled to announce Sam Benavidez as our March Member of the Month! Sam is our dedicated Director of Finance who is always seeking new opportunities for AMI in areas such as grant writing, allowing us to further our impact. Previously, Sam served as the Head of Internal Development, and since then his involvement has only grown. Sam's willingness to take the initiative and attend community events are just a few of the reasons we are so grateful to have him on our staff. Thank you, Sam!

The AMI team loved conducting market research with Clayton, the founder of AZ Football Network, and developing monetization strategies together. It’s been a joy to see his business thrive!

See what our other clients have said about our services at our website: www.azmicrocredit.org/client-success-stories

We're excited to announce that AMI will be presenting a small business accounting workshop with HUUB on Tuesday, March 25th! Join us from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to learn the importance of bookkeeping, the best accounting practices for small businesses, and how to set up your own accounting system! This session will provide you with the skills you need to elevate your business and streamline your accounting process.

Join our workshop through the HUUB platform!
myhuub.com/phoenix