Growing underserved Businesses

Ascend connects business schools, business service-providing organizations, and community development financial institutions to generate a support ecosystem for helping entrepreneurs like you accelerate business growth.

partnering for growth

Ascend is a national ecosystem comprised of local networks focused on providing businesses with personalized strategies for growth.

Developed by the University of Washington Foster School of Business’ Consulting & Business Development Center and powered by JPMorgan Chase’s Small Business Forward Initiative, Ascend grows businesses owned by people of color in inner-city communities by building local networks in major metropolitan areas across the US.

Three M Model - Management = business & education, Targeted incubation/acceleration resources, Markets = broader industry networks and partnerships, regional/national supply chain, Money = Early stage seed capital, patient/flexible credit products

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