WHO WE ARE
We are a collective of experienced, community-
minded entrepreneurs who have spent more than
a decade working alongside local residents,
business owners, and organizations. Together, we
are building a future where everyone has access to
the opportunities, resources, and relationships
needed to create wealth, strengthen their
communities, and pursue the American dream for
their families.We provide education, expand access to opportunity, and build the
networks entrepreneurs need to grow. By creating clear pathways
to ownership, capital, and long-term success, we help close the
economic wealth gap and strengthen Arizona’s underserved
communities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHY OUR WORK IS SO CRITICAL
WHAT WE DO
LEARN MOREOUR FOCUS
Creating pathways to financial
stability and wealth through
workforce development,
financial literacy,
homeownership, access to
capital, and career
advancement.
Economic Mobility
Building strong networks
among residents,
entrepreneurs, organizations,
funders, and institutions to
connect people with
opportunities and expand
collective impact.
Collaboration &
Community
Developing the next generation
of founders & leaders while
ensuring that families can build,
retain, and transfer wealth within
their communities.
Legacy &
Community Wealth
Equipping entrepreneurs with
the knowledge, tools, capital
connections, and technical
support needed to build
sustainable businesses,
create jobs, and establish
long-term ownership.
Entrepreneurship
& OwnershipLEARN MORE
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LET’S
MAKE
HISTORY
IN
Black Entrepreneur Week celebrates
the founders, creators, and builders
advancing our communities through
innovation, ingenuity, and
ownership.
Through workshops, networking and
speaker panels we’ll week provide
hard-to-find information, practical
resources, and connections that
empower our community of change
makers.
8/3-8
AZ BLACK ENTREPRENEUR WEEK
Join us for the grand opening of The ARC and experience a dynamic new space built to connect people, spark collaboration, and create greater access to opportunity across Arizona. Come explore the vision, meet the community, and discover how The ARC will help move your ideas, family, and future forward.
8/1
THE ARC
GRAND OPENING
August
UPCOMING EVENTSOUR
PROGRAMMING
(select to learn more)
BILLION DOLLAR BRAND
BILLION DOLLAR BRAND
YOUTH
ACRES RETAIL INCUBATOR
COFFEE & CONNECT
NETWORKING
BUY BLACK
MARKETPLACE
BLACK FRIDAY
BLOCK PARTYTHANK YOU
WITHOUT YOU THE WORK IS NOT
POSSIBLE
TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS1145 E WASHINGTON ST
#100
PHOENIX, AZ
Address
acres@archwoodexchange.com
Email
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