Growing the next generation of $1M+ businesses

owned by women and people of color

The 3-M Model

ASCEND LA brings together a network of non-profit lenders, education providers, and B2B market makers to provide diverse entrepreneurs with the resources and market access you need to accelerate business growth.

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A Tailored Approach

Developed by the University of Washington Foster School of Business and powered by JPMorgan Chase, ASCEND’s holistic and research-driven approach maximizes the unique opportunities that businesses have to access local supply chains across the LA Region .

Management

  • 12 session management education course at LMU

  • Certification Assistance

  • Pitching & Contract Bid Prep

Markets

  • Connections with regional and national supply chains

  • Industry Events with Contracting Departments and Primes

  • Support from Business Navigators

  • 10-hours of contract application support

Money

  • Flexible working capital loans

  • Patient Lines of Credit

  • 1-on-1 Loan Advising