On Saturday, May 5th, Accion San Diego is joining together with VEDC and CDC Small Business Finance to host the annual Where’s the Money Expo! The event is a comprehensive access to capital expo ideal for business owners looking for money for expansion, working capital, inventory, commercial real estate or equipment purchase. The event will be very […]
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Where’s the Money? Expo on Saturday, May 5th
Bonsai People: A film about microcredit
The film Bonsai Peoplecelebrates Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus’ extraordinary humanitarian work, which started when he simply lent $27 to 42 people out of his own pocket. The film will be shown at the JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & JUSTICE at the University of San Diego, on June 20th at 7pm. The […]
City Heights Earth Day Celebration, April 21st
There will be a community Earth Day celebration on April 21st that will benefit our micro-entrepreneurs at the City Heights Farmers’ market and community gardens! Anyone who may be interested is invited to attend this free and fun event. Please see the information below. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION IN CITY HEIGHTS Saturday, April 21st, 2012 9am – […]
New article in the San Diego Business Journal about the 2012 Summit
ACCION, CDC, and the San Diego Microfinance Summit are all mentioned in this great article featured in the March 26th edition of the San Diego Business Journal. To read more, check out the article here on Page 7. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 2012 Microfinance Summit, which will be held at the […]
March IRC Entrepreneur of the Month
The IRC recently recognized Mary Page as the March 2012 Entrepreneur of the Month. The following article is reposted from the IRC website. “IRC has been like a family to me. Without the support of the IRC, my business would not be as successful as it is today.” - Mary Page, Owner, Tropical Heritage Personal Background: Mary […]
Samuel Adams and ACCION have partnered to help food, beverage and hospitality small business owners in New England, New York City, Ohio, and the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania to provide the tools they need to help their businesses succeed. Through the Brewing the American Dream Program, small businesses can receive loans from $500-$25,000. Boston Beer […]
An interview with Muhammad Yunus of Grameen Bank
Muhammad Yunus, the economist who founded Bangladesh’s Grameen Bank, recently visited Mumbai to speak to India Ink about his vision of “social businesses,” his forced departure from Grameen and the recent controversies that have dogged micro-finance in India and elsewhere. To view the interview text and read more, please visit The New York Times website.
Celebrate International Women’s Day and enter to win drawing items!
Celebrate the 101st Anniversary of International Women’s Day! Sunday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. At the Great Hall of International House, UCSD campus, La Jolla Register and secure your opportunity drawing tickets below! Meet recipients of microfinance loans Sample scrumptious ethnic dishes prepared by recipients of microfinance loans and services in San […]
2012 Microfinance Summit registration is up!
The 2012 Microfinance Summit information page and registration link is now active! Register Today! Held at the Joan B. Kroc institute at the University of San Diego, the 2012 San Diego Microfinance Summit will be an all day event that features keynote speakers from the microfinance industry, provides an opportunity to meet and support local microfinance […]
Spanish speakers event on Credit and Obtaining Capital, February 9th
ACCION San Diego is putting on an event for Spanish speakers on Credit and Obtaining Capital on Thursday, February 9th from 8:30am to 10:30am. The information in Spanish can be found below - all are welcome to attend! Conozca su crédito y prepárese para obtener capital para su negocio ACCION San Diego le presenta dos […]
Krochet Kids: an interesting global microfinance initiative
Krochet Kids International is a cause-driven accessories brand that is working to eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development programs and unique, one-of-a-kind products. The organization is currently working in Northern Uganda and Peru to fulfill its mission statement – to empower people to rise above poverty. They have just started a new program creating a […]
Highlights from the 2011 Global Microcredit Summit
The first Global Microcredit Summit was held in Washington, D.C. February 2nd to February 4th in 1997, and it attracted over 2,900 people from 137 countries. The Campaign brings together microcredit practitioners, advocates, educational institutions, donor agencies, international financial institutions, non-governmental organizations and others involved with microcredit to promote best practices and to stimulate the […]
ACCION San Diego: Achieve your 2012 resolutions
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. ACCION San Diego and its clients want to help you stick to your goals and resolutions. Here is a list of ACCION SD’s top eight new year’s resolutions and some ways we can help you achieve […]
Pubfish: A new social media marketing tool aimed at small businesses
Pubfish is a new social media marketing tool specifically designed for microbusinessess and non-profits, and is totally free to the business owner. For more information, please find a few links to some of their products below: Main Site: www.pubfish.com Blog: http://blog.pubfish.com/ Quick Video/Slides: http://www.pubfish.com/images/videos/tour.mov They are also hosting a few webinars in the next couple […]
ACCION San Diego gets recognition in online journal
ACCION San Diego was recently mentioned in an online journal focusing on local issues and public policy. Below is an excerpt from the article written by Adam Pollacy for the San Diego Public Policy Examiner: A low income and a low credit score that cost the local the opportunity to get a traditional loan from […]
2012 Microfinance Summit Date Announced!!!
The date for the 2012 San Diego Microfinance Summit event has officially been announced!! The event will be held Wednesday, April 4th at the University of San Diego. Please update your calendars, and continue to check here for more updates in the coming months! We look forward to seeing you there!
Access Inc. and the YES Program Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 10th
Join us for a fantastic afternoon of culinary delights and shopping while supporting our Youth and Women’s Programs! December 10th, 2011 11:30am to 3:00pm. Some of the available items will include: Farmers Market Locally grow organic produce *Grown by youth at San Pasqual Academy* Baked Goods Kupcakes for Kenya *Portions of the proceeds will go […]
ACCION San Diego holiday gift ideas
Support our Clients! The holidays are here! Support microfinance and shop local while you’re shopping for your family and friends. Check out these ACCION clients who are offering holiday savings! Dallmann Fine Chocolates 2670 Via De La Valle, Ste. A270 Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 720-1933 www.dallmanconfections.com Get 10% off your order when you mention […]
IRC Bus Tour Event - 9 spots left!
Interested in supporting refugee-owned and microfinance-supported businesses in San Diego? There are still 9 spots available on the IRC Bus Tour! Please join The International Rescue Committee in San Diego & Google Places San Diego as we sample the fare from local restaurants and promote domestic microfinance initiatives. IRC Micro-Finance Bus Tour December 10th, 10:30am—12:30pm […]
ACCION Texas CEO asked to join White House financial council
National microfinance update - President Barack Obama has nominated Janie Barrera, the founding president and CEO of ACCION Texas, to serve on the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability. Since ACCION Texas began in 1994, the San Antonio-based lender has approved more than $112 million dollars in small-business loans. What will this mean for microfinance […]
Accion San Diego microfinance job opportunity
ACCION San Diego, a mission-driven non-profit organization that is committed to increasing income and access to jobs for self-employed men and women who lack access to traditional forms of business credit, is currently hiring! ACCION focuses on providing credit and other support services to these small business owners, formally known as microentrepreneurs, and is looking […]
IRC Microfinance Restaurant Tasting Bus Tour Event
Interested in supporting refugee-owned and microfinance-supported businesses in San Diego? Join The International Rescue Committee in San Diego & Google Places San Diego as we sample the fare from local restaurants and promote domestic microfinance initiatives. IRC Micro-Finance Bus Tour December 10th, 10:30am—12:30pm $20 per person $15 with student ID. The bus will leave the […]
Come visit the Foundation for Women holiday bazaar on December 2nd!
Get all of your holiday shopping done in one place on December 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supporting the industrious women of FFW! Meet the women and support their efforts by purchasing heir handmade jewelry, bags, clothing, arts, crafts and much more. It is the only bazaar that offers the most personal […]
Starbucks begins new microfinance funding campaign
Starbucks, a company that has endured criticism as a corporate chain for putting smaller local coffee shops out of business, is launching a new program entitled “Create Jobs for USA”. The program focuses on the unemployment crisis, and the campaign relies on colorful wristbands as their primary marketing tactic. The bracelets, made in America and […]
Women’s Empowerment International’s (WE) first visit to Ghana
In early September seven members of Women’s Empowerment International (WE), the San Diego based non- profit organization - Winifred Cox and her husband Gary Schultz, Kirsten Hanson, Mary Rutland, Sandy Hoover and Chris and Steve Heller - returned from a visit to WE’s newest partner, WomensTrust in Pokuase, Ghana. Pokuase is a small but growing […]
New Microfinance Simulcast opportunity
Greetings from the San Diego Microfinance Alliance! The Microfinance Simulcast is here! The Microfinance Club of Point Loma Nazarene University will be hosting this speaker series, we hope that you can join! Dates (all Wednesdays): 10/26, 11/2, 11/16, 11/23, and 12/7 Time: 4pm – 6pm Location: Point Loma Nazarene University, FSB 101 Cost: On-Campus Students […]
Microfinance Client Profile: Hamadi Mobile Mechanic
Hamadi Machiwa is the owner and operator at Hamadi Mobile Mechanic and has served the San Diego County community for the past 7 years. Mr. Hamadi has a lifetime of experience as a mechanic, fabricator, and welder. Hamadi can design, repair and build items, and in the past has designed trailers for pick-up trucks, custom […]
KIVA celebrates it’s 6th birthday!
In honor of Kiva’s 6th birthday, events will be held this October in 10 cities to celebrate 6 years of making loans to deserving entrepreneurs around the world. Each celebration will provide lending stations with the opportunity to make a Kiva loan. The celebrations will be held in the following cities across the globe: Los […]
Are You Interested in a Micro-Finance Internship?
Micro-Finance is a rapidly growing field, and an internship can be a great way to gain experience and exposure. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, they offer lifesaving care and life-changing […]
Alliance Summer Internship Opportunities
Are you looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door to begin a career in microfinance? Or maybe just interested in finding a worthwhile cause to get involved in this summer? There are two incredible opportunities to intern for the Microfinance Alliance. The Alliance has over 13 microfinance partner organizations in San […]
Saturday, May 21st ACCION San Diego will be hosting a 4 hour intensive, hands-on training workshop regarding the basics of implementing and utilizing Intuit’s QuickBooks software for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The “QuickBooks Basics” course will be instructed by a team of CPAs and accounting experts, including Mayumi Young and Frances Cortez from CPA MOMS. […]
The International Rescue Committee‘s 3rd Annual International Documentary Film Series has come to the La Jolla Village Cinemas (Landmark) located in the Whole Foods Shopping Mall at Nobel and the 5 fwy. 100% of tickets sales go to the IRC in San Diego! The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. Each year, […]
Come join the BEST MICROFINANCE NETWORKING EVENT of the year on Thursday, April 28th! Held at the Joan B. Kroc institute at the University of San Diego, the 2011 San Diego Microfinance Summit will be an all day event from 8:15am to 4:30pm. It will feature keynote speakers from the microfinance industry and provides an […]
Join ACCION San Diego, CDC Small Business Finance, and VEDC for a day of Education, Resources & Business Growth at the 2nd annual Access to Capital Business Expo! The Expo includes breakfast, lunch, workshops, and One on One Consultations! Saturday April 16th from 8am-2:30pm! Discuss your financing needs in a one-on-one consultation Obtain information from […]
Learn more about the world of Microfinance and join the San Diego Microfinance Alliance (SDMFA), the Center for International Development at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), the School of International Relations & Pacific Studies and the EPTEAM Network Association at University of California-San Diego (UCSD), for three sessions of Microfinance 102, the continuation of Microfinance […]
