Accion Opportunity Fund Welcomes Industry Leader Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi as Chief Marketing, Product Strategy, and Communications Officer Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), a leading non-profit small business lender, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi as its new Chief Marketing, Product Strategy, and Communications Officer. April 2, 2025
Accion Opportunity Fund and Mastercard partner to launch first of its kind digital financial learning platform for small businesses Platform aims to boost small business financial stability and loan readiness. February 4, 2025
Accion Opportunity Fund Launches $100 Million “Rebuild Southern California Small Business Relief Fund” to Support Local Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires In response to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California, Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) is proud to announce the launch of the Rebuild Southern California Small Business Relief Fund. January 22, 2025
Accion Opportunity Fund Welcomes Prominent Industry Leaders to its Board of Directors Gopi Billa, Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Karthik Venkataraman, Chief Operating Officer at Accion, join a diverse group of dedicated Board Members across sectors committed to advancing economic mobility for underserved small business owners. December 19, 2024
Accion Opportunity Fund Names Veteran Financial Executive Sanjeev Patny as Chief Credit Officer Patny, formerly a C-Suite executive at Covalto and American Express, will oversee the nonprofit’s portfolio strategy and inclusion-focused growth for small business owners across the country. July 30, 2024
Ripple Effect – The Macroeconomic Impact of Small Business Lending As an entrepreneur borrows capital to invest in their business, the economic impact of that loan can span over the course of several years. May 15, 2024
Sheneka Frieson: Romares Apparel Sheneka Frieson, having earned her business management degree from Huntington College, initially pursued a career in corporate America March 7, 2024
FAST BREAK FOR SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM WITH THE NBA NBA Champion and Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Two-time WNBA Champion Kelsey Plum teams up with LegalZoom to support the small business community and share LegalZoom’s best plays for entrepreneurs. February 15, 2024
Mickey’s Popcorn How a Memphis husband-and-wife duo are building their retirement savings through social entrepreneurship. January 9, 2024
Empowering Excellence: Building Ecosystems for Black Entrepreneurs New research by Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), with philanthropic support from LegalZoom, offers insights into the experiences and motivations of Black entrepreneurs who are driving a nationwide entrepreneurial surge. September 28, 2023