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FreePodcastPodcast
Entrepreneurship & Free Tools

In The Ecosystem with Mike

Interview show hosted by Mike Cortez where founders, investors, and ecosystem builders discuss raising capital, scaling ventures, and how regional ecosystems like Atlanta and the Southeast fuel innovation.

Why I recommend it: Regional ecosystem shows tell you who the local money and mentors actually are. Listen, then reach out to a guest.

#atlanta#capital#ecosystem#entrepreneurship#founder#founders#free#funding#investors#mentorship#podcast#small-business
youtube.comAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Community & Government Resources

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

One of the largest CDFIs in the country, providing affordable capital, grants, and technical assistance to small businesses and community organizations in under-resourced neighborhoods.

In plain terms: This organization provides loans, grants, and technical assistance to help small businesses and community programs grow. You can use it to find financing, connect with local offices, and search educational resources.

Why I recommend it: Good mix of money and hands-on technical assistance, not just a loan.

#capital#cdfi#community#community-resources#free#funding#grants#organization#resources#small-business
lisc.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Community & Government Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The primary federal agency supporting small businesses through counseling, training, capital access, and government contracting assistance.

In plain terms: This federal website helps you start, fund, and grow a small business. You can explore loan options, find local counseling and training, and get certified for government contracting opportunities.

Why I recommend it: Start here for the official rules, then use SCORE or an SBDC for a human to walk you through them.

#capital#community-resources#federal#free#funding#government#organization#public-sector#resources#sba#small-business#training
sba.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Community & Government Resources

Small Business Majority

National nonprofit conducting research and providing free guides on small business policy, access to capital, and entrepreneurship support for underserved owners.

In plain terms: This nonprofit organization provides free educational guides, tools, and webinars to support small business owners. You can use it to learn about managing finances, securing funding, and connecting with local lenders and support programs.

Why I recommend it: Their free webinars are short and practical — good for capital and healthcare questions.

#capital#community-resources#free#nonprofit#organization#policy#regulation#research#resources#social-impact#webinar
smallbusinessmajority.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Community & Government Resources

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Federal agency dedicated exclusively to the growth of minority-owned businesses, funding a national network of Business Centers offering free counseling on capital, contracts, and markets.

Why I recommend it: Their Business Centers are the fastest route to contracting and capital introductions.

#capital#community-resources#contracts#federal#free#funding#government#mbda#minority-owned#organization#public-sector#resources
mbda.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Community & Government Resources

CDFI Fund (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

Federal fund that certifies and invests in Community Development Financial Institutions delivering affordable capital to underserved small businesses and communities nationwide.

Why I recommend it: Use their directory to find a certified CDFI lender near you before you try a big bank.

#capital#cdfi#community-resources#federal#free#government#loans#organization#public-sector#resources#treasury#underserved
cdfifund.govAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens