AscendPhoenix
In a collaborative effort between the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Enterprise, Thunderbird School of Global Management, & Fizz Technologies. AscendPhoenix will assist in improving management skills, creation of a nationwide/international pathway, access to money, and growing market connections in a tailored approach to maximize the unique opportunities of Arizona-based businesses. The goal is to create multiple pathways to new opportunities, assist with securing additional revenue, and provide enhanced direction to business management.
Market Access
Expand access to contracting opportunities with public entities (local/federal government) and private organizations using multiple databases, existing relationships, and information provided by local community partners. Additional emphasis on the following:
Broader Industry Networks & Partnerships
Access to Regional/National Supply Chain
Local, National, & International Business Opportunities
Management
Provide management support services to ensure accelerated business growth, job creation, and job retention. Services include assistance with preparing and applying for government-specific certifications (ex. DBE, SBE, ACDBE, 8a), assistance with marketing services (i.e. capability statements/capability briefings, etc.), business management & leadership, preparing for procurement/bid opportunities, and other support services in a one-on-one and/or group setting. Additional services include:
• Business Training & Education
• Targeted Incubation/Acceleration Resources
• Talent Acquisition/Retention
• Human Resource Support
Money
AscendPhoenix and collaborating partners, including Chase Bank and CPLC Prestamos will provide one- on-one assistance, classes, and web-based training on topics related to money. Information presented will focus on financial literacy, managing personal and business finances, process to obtain lines of credit and/or business loan (traditional & non traditional). Advanced money related services will include:
• Early Stage Seed Capital
• Patient/Flexible Credit Products
• Equity Investments
“Businesses owned by people of color under perform compared to businesses as a whole because of systemic barriers to management education, money through loans and investments, and markets through contracts and supply chain partnerships with corporations and public sector agencies.”
— Michael Verchot, Ascend National lead
@2019 National Conference
