Elevating LA Businesses:
Empowering LA Entrepreneurs to Scale, Compete, and Thrive in a Dynamic Economy
The 3-M Model
ASCEND LA brings together a network of non-profit lenders, education providers, and B2B market makers to provide entrepreneurs who struggled to access capital with the resources and market access you need to accelerate business growth.
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
Upcoming events
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Ascend LA 2025 Information Session 2
Thursday March 20, 2025
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST
Join us Thursday March 20, 2025 at 6pm PST for an online event where you can learn all about our exciting Ascend LA 2025 program. Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious, this session is perfect for anyone interested in personal growth and career development. Don't miss this opportunity to get a sneak peek into what Ascend LA 2025 has to offer. See you there!
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Ascend LA 2025 Information Session 3
Monday March 24, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST
Join us Thursday March 20, 2025 at 6pm PST for an online event where you can learn all about our exciting Ascend LA 2025 program. Whether you're a student, professional, or just curious, this session is perfect for anyone interested in personal growth and career development. Don't miss this opportunity to get a sneak peek into what Ascend LA 2025 has to offer. See you there!