African career, education & resource Inc (ACER)
ACER is a Minnesota nonprofit supporting African and immigrant communities through financial education, asset‑building programs (including FAIM), and culturally competent business support services.
Services:
- One‑on‑one business advising/coaching for entrepreneurs, including help navigating loans and grants
- Free technical assistance, resource connections, and consulting for small and micro‑businesses.
- ACER Bootcamp, a multi‑session business workshop
Eligibility:
There are no income, revenue, or size thresholds mentioned; instead, programs focus on accessibility, community, and readiness to learn and grow.
Specialties
Access to capital, African American or Black, Business strategy, Coaches and consultants, Disadvantaged businesses, Immigrant
Specialization
African American or Black, Immigrant, Disadvantaged businesses
Stage
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees), Idea stage businesses, Startup businesses (0 employees)
Language
Speaks English
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