WHO WE ARE

ACRES is a culmination of a journey that started in 2016 as a necessity and has evolved into a community.

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Your contributions will go towards helping us fulfill our mission of uplifting entrepreneurs from historically underserved communities in Arizona.
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Together

It's the only way we'll get anything done. We can’t effectively carry on this mission without your support. By committing some of your valuable time we can magnify our impact by working together to bring the change we know is possible.

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Educational Programming

  • ACRES Retail Incubator

    The ACRES Community Creators Marketplace, located on Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix, offers a hands-on experience for aspiring brands. We provide education and mentorship empowering the businesses, ensuring they are well-prepared for success.

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  • The Billion Dollar Brand

    Closing the economic wealth gap can be significantly influenced by intergenerational ownership of thriving enterprises. We equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to prioritize sustainability intentionally.

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  • BDB Workshop Series

    With the Billion Dollar Brand Workshop Series we bring in industry experts to share tips, tricks and best practices to add valuable tools to your entrepreneurial toolbelt!

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Vending Opportunities

Check here for upcoming opportunities to put your business in front of your target audience and grow brand!

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Upcoming Events

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  • Night Market - Chandler

    Join us as we bring the Buy Black Marketplace to the beautiful city of Chandler for our first night market of the year!

  • Nightmare at Eastlake

    We will transform The Archwood at Eastlake into a fun event for the family that will include games and a haunted Pickle House!

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  • The Archwood at Eastlake Open House

    We will roll out the plans for the building and the community we serve.

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  • Local First Fall Fest

    Thank you to Local First for inviting the Archwood family out for the second year as we will be featured at the signature Fall Festival at Margaret T Hance Park.

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  • The Block Party is Back

    Let’s celebrate and support our local small businesses on the biggest shopping days of the year,

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Come Network

Our free monthly networking event is designed to help local entrepreneurs forge meaningful connections, increasing our likelihood of success on our shared journeys. Established business owners from the community generously return to share insights and experiences gained along the way, supporting those who follow in their footsteps.
We invite you to join us every third Wednesday of the month!
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COMMUNITY ELEVATED

Introducing The Archwood at Eastlake, a project set to transform the Arizona community landscape.

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Building Together

Our Small Business Membership is designed to provide entrepreneurs at all stages with access to resources, personalized coaching, discounts, and exclusive opportunities.

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Ways you can help

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Sponsorship

Explore the opportunities to feature your business at any of our exciting events and make a make a difference!

Volunteer

We need your skills! Whatever you bring to the table, we can find a place for you.

To sign up to volunteer with us, please click the picture below. Thank you!

Become a Member

Join a community that shares your values and is driven to create meaningful change together.

 

We are proud to offer The ACRES Small Business Membership that includes benefits and features geared to help sustain and grow your business. Below is a list of benefits that are currently included in this membership. 

 

    • Discounted Vendor Fees (when available)
    • Exclusive Feature on Archwood/ACRES Social Media
    • Discounted Fees on Courses & Workshops
    • Exclusive Vending Opportunities
    • Free Admission To Networking Events
    • Access to Business Resource Library at Grassrootz Bookstore
    • Consideration for media opportunities
    • Prioritization for event selection
    • *Mentorship & Coaching Opportunities
    • *Discounted advertising rates on BuyBlackArizona.com
    • *Exclusive access to valuable business resources
    We are constantly working hard to bring more value to your membership and will keep you up to date when we add more.
    * Indicates features that are currently in the works and will be available soon

     

    To sign up, click here. 

    Support The Businesses

    Visit the ACRES Community Creators Marketplace on Roosevelt Row or visit Buy Black Arizona to find a black owned business to shop with!

    Buy Black Arizona is your go to for any type of business in Arizona.

    WWW.BUYBLACKARIZONA.COM

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