Connected’s Purpose
Vision:
To ensure that every aspiring entrepreneur has equitable access to the essential resources of land, labor, capital, knowledge, and entrepreneurial support, mirroring the opportunities historically enjoyed by dominant industry leaders in America’s past, thus fostering a diverse and inclusive landscape for the pursuit of entrepreneurial happiness.
Mission:
To serve all businesses who identify as the global majority with resources to start, scale, and sustain their entrepreneurial endeavors.
About
The Connected Trust is a microlender serving suburban businesses that identify as the global majority (aka, BIPoC), women, or veteran business owners, leaders, and learners. We’re a place to start, scale, and sustain a business in a safe place.
Nathan Webster established this organization as a 501(c)3 in 2021 to help individuals pursue their journeys as a freelancer, entrepreneur, and build their small business.
Our Purpose:
Our purpose is to empower entrepreneurs by fostering a community of risk-takers, problem-solvers, and leaders? We achieve this by connecting them with like-minded professionals, offering essential resources, strengthening their business infrastructure, and facilitating access to liquid capital.
Foundation
Embracing an uncommon commitment to promoting collaboration, aiming to enhance the inclusivity of resources for small businesses, particularly reaching out to those who have been marginalized or excluded from traditional avenues.
Our Goals:
Give a central location for freelancers and small businesses
Increase the opportunity for entrepreneurs to collaborate
Provide business resources for operational support
Create better data points for entrepreneurship and small businesses not within metropolitans
Microlending:
More information will be coming soon. We thank you for your patience and look forward to financially serving those who want the opportunity to join the Entrepreneur journey.
Resources
The Entrepreneurial Plight of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Businesses owned by women and minorities have grown. Will COVID-19 undo that?
The Top Cities in America Where Minority Entrepreneurs Succeed (and Where They Don’t)
Bridging the Divide: How Business Ownership Can Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Donate
We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneurs and their communities. Your support can drive positive change in their businesses. Help us by donating today! Every contribution goes directly to programs to build a more inclusive, inviting, and inspiring world. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Thank you!
Please send donations to this address:
The Connected Trust
2404 E Mill Plain Blvd Ste A
Vancouver, Washington 98661
If you’d like to donate via credit card, please email us at info@theconnectedtrust.org.
Conference
If you click on the ‘Conference’ above, you’ll be redirected to our conference site.