ElevAsian Uplifts Asian Entrepreneurs
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Who We Serve
ElevAsian serves established and early-stage, revenue-generating, English-speaking Asian companies that are seeking increased business knowledge, social capital to grow their businesses, and a supportive community. These businesses are predominantly located in low-and moderate-income Asian communities statewide.
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The Need
While the needs of Asian American Pacific Islander business owners are diverse, analysis of survey data demonstrates consistently the need for trusted resources that can provide culturally competent, one-on-one technical assistance and business counseling.
Source: National Coalition of Asian Pacific American Community Development “Small Business, Big Dreams”
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The Opportunity
Payroll from Asian-owned businesses in Massachusetts tripled from 2002 to 2020 from $1.2 billion to nearly $4 billion respectively and there was a 156% increase in the number of Asian-owned businesses in Massachusetts from 2002-2017.
Source: According to a review of national and local data, surveys, and polling conducted by the Asian Community Fund's Asian Business Empowerment Council.
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The Solution
ElevAsian includes a structured curriculum, one-on-one mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and the social/emotional support that comes from the sense of belonging to a community of like-minded people. ElevAsian provides a safe space for small Asian business owners to pivot from the owner employee mindset to owner strategist one.
“Thanks for putting together another great pitch contest! I was thoroughly impressed and entertained by the many awesome businesses and ideas. As usual, you all did a phenomenal job!”
–Tran Le, Pho Le Restaurant (1st cohort graduate)
Ways to get Involved
Make a donation
Mentor participants
Teach topic seminars
Serve on board
Refer applicants
Host convenings