Accessity

Fund Your Business (Imperial Valley)
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
💼 Ready to take your business to the next level?
Join us for Fund Your Business, a free interactive workshop where lending experts will walk you through funding options, application tips, and resources to help you access the capital you need.
📅 Wednesday, October 22
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 IVRCC Board Room, 1095 S Fourth Street, El Centro, CA 92243
🍴 Free lunch provided!
✨ Featured speakers:
Larisa Urias, Accessity
Alexis Araujo, Imperial Valley SBDC
👉 Reserve your spot today: FUNDYOURBIZIV.EVENTBRITE.COM or click on the link in our bio!

Crafted for Success Conference
2025-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Marina Village, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accessity are teaming up for the first-ever Crafted for Success Conference 🍴🍺 — happening Tuesday, Oct. 21 in San Diego.
✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ Actionable tips on branding, marketing, sales & growth
✔️ Breakout sessions with industry experts
✔️ Networking with fellow entrepreneurs + local partners
✔️ Breakfast, lunch, beer & bites included
🎟️ Free to attend — space is limited! Must be 21+ to join.
📅 Save the date: Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 9AM–6PM (hosted Happy Hour 4-6PM)
📍 San Diego

Financing For Business Success (Rancho Cucamonga)
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 9590 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 9590 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
Find the Right Financing for Your Business 🚀
Finding funding can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. At Financing for Business Success, you’ll hear directly from lending experts who will break down your options and give you the tools to move forward with confidence.
Why Attend?

Learn from the experts – Get insider insights from a panel of trusted lenders and business finance professionals.
Find your best fit – Discover the financing programs and resources that align with your business goals.
Make valuable connections – Network with lenders, resource partners, and other local entrepreneurs.
Walk away ready – Gain practical tips to prepare for funding applications and take the next step in your business journey.

Cost
💡 This event is completely free—thanks to our partners at California Bank & Trust.
Event Schedule:

9:00 AM: Networking and Breakfast
9:30 AM: Panel Discussion
10:30 AM: Q&A Session
11:00 AM: Event Concludes

Bank On It (San Diego)
2025-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Bank On It
Accessity-funded business Mujeres Brew House | 1983 Julian Ave, San Diego
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 5–7 PM
Ready to learn how CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) can support your business? Join us for an evening of:
✨ Quick expert insights (5–10 min partner talks)
✨ Networking with industry pros + resources
✨ Your first drink on us 🍻 (thanks to Mujeres Brew House!)
🌟 Take advantage of this opportunity to build connections, gain insights, and fuel your business growth!

Accessity Academy - Fall 2025
2025-08-21 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Applications are now open for the fall session of the Accessity Academy for Entrepreneurial Success!
This free 8-week program offers hands-on training + one-on-one support to help you launch or grow your business 💼✨
✅ Applications due: Sunday, Aug. 3
✅ Classes start: Thursday, Aug. 21
✅ $20 fee refunded when you finish the program
Eligible participants should:
📍Live in SoCal (Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, L.A. or Orange Co.)
📈 Be ready to launch soon or grow their existing business
💡 Have a viable idea and industry experience
💻 Be able to attend weekly online classes

Get Funded: Simple Steps to Finance Your Business
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Financing your business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
In this FREE webinar, we’ll walk you through practical steps to help you understand your options and prepare for funding with confidence.
You’ll learn:

The most common funding options available for small businesses in Southern California and how to decide what’s right for you
What lenders look for in a loan application (and how to strengthen yours)
How to prepare your business, even if you’re just starting out
Tips to improve your chances of approval
How to find grants and other free resources

Mujeres Emprendiendo Juntas
2025-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, 92108, United States
💜 ¡Atención a todas las Mujeres Emprendedoras! 🔥Llegó el día.
🥞💜Desayuno conferencia en español para latinas emprendedoras en colaboración con la Fundación Eva Longoria. @evalongoriafoundation @evalongoria
¡Mujeres Emprendiendo Juntas 2025! 🌟
📅 Sábado, 22 de marzo
🥞 Desayuno 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🏨 Handlery Hotel – San Diego
🔥 GRATUITO
👉 Regístrate ahora y asegura tu lugar: https://MujeresEmprendiendoJuntas2025.eventbrite.com
✅Temas que transformarán tu camino:

Tu Imagen, Tu Marca: Cómo impulsar tu negocio – Gizelle Lukach
Mujer Imparable: Diseña tu futuro con confianza, poder y visión – Nancy Vega
La Inteligencia Artificial a favor de nuestras metas

Es tu oportunidad de ser parte de una experiencia única de aprendizaje, inspiración y conexión con otras mujeres emprendedoras como tú. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de crecer y empoderarte!

Academia de Accessity Primavera 2025
2025-03-04 17:30 - 2025-05-06 20:00 UTC | online
🌟 ¡Latina Emprendedora, este es tu momento! 🌟
¿Estás lista para hacer de 2025 el año en que tu negocio alcance nuevas alturas? 🚀
Te invitamos a formar parte de la Academia de Accessity, un curso GRATUITO de 10 semanas en español en colaboración con la Fundación Eva Longoria, diseñado para darte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza que necesitas para llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel.
📚 ¿Qué aprenderás?
✔️ Estrategias de negocio efectivas.
✔️ Cómo manejar tus finanzas con éxito.
✔️ Herramientas para crecer y conectar con más clientes.
👩‍💻 ¡Todo desde la comodidad de tu hogar!
📅 Todos los martes del 4 de marzo al 6 de mayo – de 5:30pm a 8:00pm
🎯 Transforma tus sueños en realidades. ¡Es tu momento de brillar!
⏰ Fecha límite para solicitar: Domingo, 9 de febrero
🔥 Regístrate para el curso GRATUITO en: https://forms.gle/vXdR9VjXCpcZsyUo7
Para más información visita: https://academiadeaccessity.org/

Accessity's 30th Anniversary Celebration - Imperial Valley
2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Cambria Hotel, 1500 North Imperial Avenue, Imperial, CA, 92251
🎉 Join us for our FINAL 30th Anniversary Celebration!
📅 When: Thursday, November 21
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Cambria Hotel, Imperial
We’re excited to wrap up our anniversary festivities with our Imperial Valley community! 🥂 This special event is proudly sponsored by Sun Community Federal Credit Union.
🎟️ Reserve your tickets today and bring your friends & colleagues for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and inspiration.

30th Anniversary Celebration
2024-10-17 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Building 177, 2875 Dewey Rd., San Diego, CA, 92106
When Accessity started in San Diego in 1994 as Accion San Diego, we made five loans and ended our first year with a $6,000 loan portfolio… 30 years later, we have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs throughout Southern California with education, resources and more than $80 million in loans to their small businesses.
Join us to celebrate at our ’30th Anniversary Celebration’ on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m. This client-centric reception will celebrate the impact of small business in our local communities.
This inspiring evening will feature networking, dinner, dessert, entertainment and music – all provided by a diverse array of Accessity-funded businesses. The Client Marketplace will offer attendees the opportunity to shop and support local entrepreneurs while hearing first-hand how Accessity’s mission assisted these businesses.
Thank you to our lead sponsor:

Thank you to our other main sponsors:

Financing For Business Success
2024-10-02 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | 9590 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 9590 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for an insightful (and lively!) panel featuring lending experts from Accessity, California Bank & Trust, the SBA, and AmPac CDC. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, our pros will help you discover the best financing options to power your business dreams. Don’t miss this chance to get the inside scoop and ask the questions that matter most!
Event Schedule:

9:00 AM: Networking and Breakfast
9:30 AM: Panel Discussion
10:30 AM: Q&A Session
11:00 AM: Event Concludes

Accessity's 30th Anniversary Celebratin - Riverside
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 30 years of Accessity’s impact in Southern California! This inspiring mixer will bring together our dedicated supporters and the vibrant small business communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sunkist Center @ California Citrus State Historic Park, 9400 Dufferin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
What to Expect

Light Bites and Drinks: Enjoy delicious refreshments as you mingle and connect with fellow attendees.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and network with small business supporters from the Inland Empire business community.
Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of success and perseverance from local Accessity-funded businesses.

Access to Capital: Your Guide to Small Business Financing
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online Webinar, CA, United States
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for a lively and practical webinar where we’ll guide you through the essentials of small business financing.
What You’ll Learn:

Small Business Financing: Discover the different funding options available to help your business grow.
Loan Application Process: Get step-by-step guidance on how to successfully apply for a business loan.
Loan Readiness: Learn how to prepare your business to secure the capital you need.
Business Credit: Understand how to establish and improve your business credit for better financing opportunities.

Why Attend?
This webinar is perfect for entrepreneurs at any stage, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed financing decisions and achieve your business goals.
This presentation is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this presentation constitutes legal or tax advice. The views and opinions shared by the presenters are not necessarily those of Pacific Premier Bank, its officers, employees, or directors. Pacific Premier Bank makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information shared in this presentation. Pacific Premier Bank, Member FDIC.

Accessity's 30th Anniversary Celebration- Los Angeles
2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
When Accessity started in San Diego in 1994 as Accion San Diego, we made five loans and ended our first year with a $6,000 loan portfolio… 30 years later, and we have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs throughout Southern California with education, resources and more than $70 million in loans to local small businesses.
Join us in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to celebrate the impact of small businesses in our Los Angeles and Orange County communities at a networking mixer.
What to Expect

Light Bites and Drinks: Enjoy delicious refreshments as you mingle and connect with fellow attendees.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and network with small business supporters from the Los Angeles and Orange County communities.
Inspiring Stories: Hear firsthand accounts of success and perseverance from local Accessity-funded businesses.

We hope to see you there! Free parking is provided.
Can’t attend? Support Accessity by providing a donation at the ticket point of sale.

Brewing the American Dream Food Styling & Photography Coaching Event
2024-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Marina Village, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Are you a food or beverage business owner looking for advice on food styling, photography, and digital marketing? We can help!

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accessity are excited to bring our Food Styling & Photography Coaching event to San Diego on Thursday, June 13!
The event will kick off with a panel discussion with food styling experts. After that, you’ll have the chance to join multiple hands-on coaching sessions on the topics of food styling, food photography, and marketing. Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on, such as packaging, materials, and ideas.
This event is free with light fare and beverages to be served. Must be 21 and over to attend!
Register – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brewing-the-american-dream-food-styling-and-storytelling-coaching-tickets-886443695957?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information about the Brewing the American Dream program, please visit our website.

Acceso al Capital
2024-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Descubra cómo impulsar el crecimiento de su negocio con el acceso al capital adecuado.
El conocimiento financiero es clave para tomar el control de su vida financiera. Únase a nosotros en este evento educativo organizado por Bank of America y Accessity, donde podrá aprender más sobre sus finanzas y mejorar sus hábitos financieros. ¡No se lo pierda, GRATUITO!
¡Celebre Mayo el Mes de la Pequeña Empresa con nosotros!

Support & Sip - A Fundraiser for Small Business
2024-04-17 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
🎉 Join us for a special evening of celebration and support! 🎉
New Motion Beverages and Embolden Beer Company is proud to host a fundraiser for Accessity to empower small businesses on Wednesday, April 17! 🌟 Drop in anytime between 5pm – 8pm!
❤️This event doubles as a retirement party for Rosalinda Delgado to celebrate her outstanding contributions to our local small business community!
👥 Admission is free, and parking is conveniently available on-site. Here’s what you can expect:
🍻 Enjoy Beer, Hard Tea, and Hard Seltzer available for purchase from New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Co.
🍽️ Indulge in light bites and explore a variety of food and drinks for sale from Accessity-funded businesses.
🎪 Browse through delicious food and vendor booths representing Accessity-supported businesses.
🎟️ Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win New Motion gift cards, courtesy of MyPoint Credit Union!
🔗RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/support-and-sip-at-new-motionembolden-x-accessity-tickets-861031286757?aff=oddtdtcreator
We can’t wait to see you there! Bring along your family and friends to show their support for small businesses! 💼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Latinas Emprendiendo Juntas 2024
2024-03-23 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, 92108, United States
🥞💜Desayuno conferencia en español para Latinas emprendedoras.
¿Tienes un negocio y estas buscando un grupo de apoyo para seguir creciendo personal y profesionalmente? Únete a Accessity y a la organización Eva Longoria para aprender sobre los siguientes temas de la mano de EXPERTAS:
🔥 Libertad Financiera:10 pasos para conseguir estabilidad económica
🔥 Estructura ideal de un negocio exitoso: Tu independencia con inteligencia y emoción.

¡Estamos emocionados de presentar a nuestras dos increíbles presentadoras para el próximo evento de Latinas Emprendiendo Juntas! Nancy Vega, reconocida coach de negocios, compartirá su conocimiento y experiencia para inspirarte a alcanzar tus metas empresariales. Además, contaremos con la presencia de Joyce Parra, oficial de desarrollo de negocios con Accessity, quien ofrecerá perspectivas valiosas sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo empresarial para conseguir tu estabilidad económica. ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de aprender de estas expertas y de conectar con otras latinas emprendedoras!
¡Regístrate ahora y únete a nosotros para una experiencia que transformará tu negocio! CUPOS LIMITADOS: Haz clic aqui

DESAYUNO + AMIGAS + EMPRESARIAS + CONOCIMIENTO = ÉXITO EMPRESARIAL

Accessity Academy 2024
2024-02-27 08:00 - 2024-04-30 17:00 UTC
The application is open for Accessity’s 10-week startup training course, the Accessity Academy. During this virtual class, you’ll learn all the steps to start your small business.
In addition to receiving access to multiple business resources and experts to help you build a thriving business, participants who complete the class will also be eligible for up to a $5,000 business loan to cover start-up costs!
Here is some key info about the 2024 session:

Applications due: Sunday, February 11
The class will be held virtually via Zoom
The class is open to anyone who lives and planning to start a business in Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange counties.
Selected participants will be notified of acceptance: during the week of Monday, February 19
Session starts: Tuesday, Feb. 27 (every Tuesday in March and April from 5:30-8 PM) Graduation on April 30
Commitment Fee: $20 (refundable upon successful completion of the program)

See here what makes an ideal Accessity Academy candidate!

Acceso al Capital
2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Le invitamos a conocer más sobre sus finanzas.
Tener un mayor conocimiento acerca de su dinero puede ayudarle a mantener el control de su vida financiera. Por eso, le invitamos a aprovechar una variedad de oportunidades educativas. Acompañe a Bank of America y Accessity en este seminario web gratuito y obtenga el conocimiento que necesita para obtener el capital para su negocio.
14 de Diciembre, 4:00 pm | Zoom

ENCUENTRE EL ABC DE SU NEGOCIO: su abogado, banquero y contador
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Ya es fin de año y usted ¿ya tiene su equipo para su negocio? Su abogado, banquero y contador .

Únase a Accessity y MyPoint Credit Union para un panel de discusión acerca de los expertos que necesita de su lado para tener éxito en su pequeña empresa. Junto con información de financiamiento mediante el programa de prestamos para negocios de Accessity.

Miércoles 8 de noviembre | 6pm – 7pm

GRATIS – regístrese hoy: https://bit.ly/ENCUENTREABC

She Means Business: A Panel Discussion With Women Entrepreneurs
2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring a panel of inspirational female entrepreneurs who have started thriving businesses across California. They will share stories about how they started their businesses, highlight current operations models and how they have navigated different economic times, discuss challenges they face as well as the pro and cons of business ownership and much more.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Moderator: Leah Kirpalani, Founder and President at Shop Good
Panelists:

Felecia Fisher-Shamu, Principal at Vitality Furniture
Joann Guitarte, CEO at J Peach
Patricia Rodriguez, Founder and Owner, SF Parking

Surviving and Thriving: Navigating Small Business Lending in Challenging Times
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Are you a small business owner seeking financial support to grow and succeed in today’s competitive market? Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain insights, discover resources, and learn about strategies to secure funding for your business.
WHY ATTEND?

Gain a competitive edge with up-to-date industry insights.
Discover Accessity’s innovative programs and small business solutions.
Learn the secrets to preparing your business for bank financing.

Hosted by:
Pacific Premier Bank
Accessity
In partnership with:
Small Business Development Center, San Diego and Imperial Counties

Unlocking Growth: Small Business Financing Webinar
2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Are you a small business owner seeking financial opportunities to propel your growth? Look no further!
Join Accessity and City National Bank for an exclusive Zoom webinar to discover the secrets to achieving your business dreams through microlending and SBA programs.

Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching
2023-06-20 17:45 - 20:30 UTC | Marina Village, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching allows attendees the opportunity to participate in up to four 25-minute, high-impact coaching sessions centered on marketing, e-commerce, legal, packaging, sales and distribution with expert coaches from San Diego’s small business community, Samuel Adams, and Accessity.
Entrepreneurs are encouraged to bring questions about specific business challenges they face, as well as samples of packaging, point-of-sale items, and other materials to discuss with experts.
Attendees can register for the event at http://sandiegospeedcoaching.eventbrite.com/. Free dinner, parking and Samuel Adams beer is included.

Latinas Emprendiendo Juntas
2023-06-10 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
¿Tienes un negocio y estas buscando un grupo de apoyo para seguir creciendo personal y profesionalmente? Únete a Accessity y a la organización Eva Longoria para aprende sobre:

Entendiendo tus finanzas
Ventas por internet
Manejo de tu tiempo

Sábado, 10 de junio
Handlery Hotel | 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, United States
8am a 12pm
Evento gratuito | Desayuno incluido | Cupos limitados
Fecha límite para registrarte VIERNES, 02 DE JUNIO

HR: Harassment Prevention Training Webinar
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Did you know that if you are an employer in California with five or more employees you are required to provide harassment prevention training to
your staff every two years?
The San Diego Employers Association (SDEA), and Accessity are offering FREE training opportunities for you and your employees to meet your harassment prevention training requirement.
TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST EMPLOY 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES IN CALIFORNIA.

Accessity Academy 2023
2023-02-28 08:00 - 2023-05-02 17:00 UTC | Online Webinar, CA, United States
The Accessity (formerly Accion) Academy for Entrepreneurial Success (AAES) program is a 10-week series of practical, hands-on training accompanied by one-on-one business counseling to empower individuals – like you – to become entrepreneurs and create a job for yourself! In addition to receiving access to multiple business resources and experts to help you build a thriving business, participants who complete the series will also be eligible for up to a $5,000 business loan to cover start-up costs!
Application open Jan. 9: https://accessityacademy.org/apply-now/
Class dates:
Tuesdays starting on Feb. 28 to May 2 from 5:30-8pm

Understanding Supplier Diversity and Small Business Financing Webinar
2022-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
You’re Invited: Understanding Supplier Diversity and Small Business Financing webinar on Dec. 8
Are you a small business owner interested in doing business with large corporations? Attend this free webinar to learn what it means to become certified as a diverse supplier. You’ll hear about how supplier diversity benefits your small business and local community.
Once you have your contract, how do you get funded? Hear about California Bank & Trust’s Diversity Banking Program and Accessity’s Loan Program. You will learn what funding options are available to you as a diverse-owned business and how to prepare to apply for small business financing.

¿Cómo tener armonía en tu casa y tu negocio?
2022-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
This event is sponsored by the Eva Longoria Foundation and will give attendees information about how to have a healthy work-life balance to lead a more harmonious life. Here are the details:

Thursday, December 1
6 p.m.
Spanish
Link to register here: https://bit.ly/armoniacasaynegocio
Presenter: Imelda Barragan – Life Coach https://www.facebook.com/imelda.barragangarcia
