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Small businesses need capital, connections and lending grounded in evidence to thrive.
These priorities shaped our Atlanta Regional Summit, closing Prosperity Now’s 2026 series.
See highlights and read the recap: prosperitynow.org/a-signed-c…
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An old conviction can block a small-business loan, yet research hasn’t established whether it predicts repayment beyond financial factors.
Our report with CCRC calls for better data and clearer lending guidance.
Read: prosperitynow.org/an-old-con…
Nearly 9 in 10 voters said the cost of living was a crucial or major factor in their vote.
“Progress should be measured by two things: what families can afford today, and what they can build for tomorrow.” - @marisacalderon
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Winning a bigger contract takes preparation. Delivering takes capital.
Join Prosperity Now’s Atlanta Regional Summit Nov. 5 to explore how financing, customers and relationships help small businesses scale.
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Nearly 50 years of building opportunity. What comes next?
Join founder @ProsperityBob and CEO @marisacalderon , moderated by @gustavocnn , on Nov. 5 at our Atlanta Regional Summit for a conversation on closing the prosperity gap.
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Child care businesses keep local economies working. How can we help them thrive?
Join Prosperity Now’s Atlanta Regional Summit Nov. 5 to explore financing, policy and business supports for child care providers.
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At #OFN2026, Prosperity Now CEO @marisacalderon and Finanta CEO Daniel Betancourt discussed how trusted institutions can help families turn 530A Accounts into lasting opportunity. @OppFinance
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Tax time can open doors to children’s savings opportunities. Meet 15 VITA organizations joining Prosperity Now’s ABC Initiative, supported by @Citi Foundation. They’ll help families access child savings resources during the 2027 tax season. Learn more: prosperitynow.org/prosperity…
Financial solutions work best when they reflect community needs.
Join us Nov. 5 at Prosperity Now’s Atlanta Regional Summit to explore how research with 400+ Atlanta residents is shaping new lending solutions and expanding economic opportunity.
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Access to capital is just the start. Small businesses also need customers & contracts to grow.
Join Maria Peck and Faris Alami on Nov. 5 in Atlanta to explore strategies for expanding market access and driving growth.
Learn more and register today: web.cvent.com/event/b4339f6d…
What does it take for entrepreneurs to thrive? Beyond ambition, success requires access to capital, supportive policies & stronger economic systems.
Join us Nov. 5 in Atlanta as we challenge traditional narratives of entrepreneurship.
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Exciting news! Prosperity Now is a finalist in TWO #AnthemAwards categories for our Next-Generation Savings Readiness Report!
We're also up for the Community Voice Award, and we need YOUR vote!
Learn more & vote by Oct. 29: celebrate.anthemawards.com/P…
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Gates Foundation ended a roughly $500 million anti-poverty program and is backing AI tools to help people access public benefits.
“Poverty’s not a problem that can be solved by one philanthropy alone,” says Marisa Calderon, president of @prosperitynow.
Senior Editor Alex Daniels explains what changed. Watch the video and read the full story at: phlnthrp.com/4yQVasL
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