First Southwest Community Fund

In observance of Thanksgiving, we will be closed on Thursday, November 28th. We will open during our regular business hours, tomorrow Friday, November 29th. #happythanksgiving

FREE Zoom Workshop this December 11th! This class equips small business owners with essential skills in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax planning. It offers strategies for effective year-round tax planning, including managing estimated payments, maximizing deductions, and leveraging the benefits of S-Corps to prepare for a successful tax season. Presented in English with Spanish Translation Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g7R6qygf

If you are an entrepreneur who has received a loan, grant or education from FSWCF we want to hear from you! Please follow the link below to take a short survey designed to help us understand the impact of our programs and to assist developing additional programs in the future. Those who complete the survey will be entered to win a FREE $100 Starbucks giftcard! https://lnkd.in/gpb2857w

?? A huge shoutout to Rosy and Sam at First Southwest Community Fund for delivering an outstanding presentation to our delegation of Latin American entrepreneurs! The delegation was deeply impressed by the innovative and impactful programs FSWCF offers to empower rural Coloradan entrepreneurs and small business owners with equitable access to capital. ??? A heartfelt thank you to UCCS Downtown for graciously hosting us in such a welcoming and comfortable space - it made all the difference for this meaningful exchange! ??

The Uplifting Undocumented Professionals Workshop is tomorrow! Join Juntos Community, tomorrow at 6PM for information on professional licensing accessible to Undocumented Coloradans. Interested in signing up? Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqZdgtax

What we eat impacts our health, well-being, and how we perform as employees. Join Health Links? on November 20th, along with local and national experts, for an important discussion on food at work and how to help assess and improve the food and beverages offered to employees in the workplace, leading to a healthier workforce. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gCjU9irD

FSWCF is seeking submissions from experienced professionals to lead our board and leadership team for the next three years. If you or someone you know is interested in empowering communities, we encourage you to submit a proposal for our Strategic Facilitator RFP. Deadline is November 18th! Follow the link to learn more or apply: https://lnkd.in/gRWE4xVk

The Ma Kaing Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to highly driven immigrant students entering an institution of higher learning. Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, this scholarship is now providing 30 scholarships totaling over $40,000. If you or someone you know might be eligible, apply below: Deadline for applications is November 11th, 2024! https://lnkd.in/gQepD6kJ

Sister Carmen Community Center is hosting an Immigrant Resource Night on November 14th! We hope to see you for an evening of information and support, free dinner and valuable resources from local organizations. Scan the QR code to learn more:

Save the Date! OEDIT has recently released funding to help business owners. Transform your business with employee ownership. Register for their upcoming webinars to learn more: https://lnkd.in/drPeBgg8