Ascend Houston is addressing three of the biggest barriers to small business growth, access to Market Opportunities, Management Education that fosters resiliency and sustainability and access to Money through “strategic capital” products.

Profitability + Social Impact. Evidence shows gender, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity play a substantial role in driving profitability and growth for many businesses, both large and small. Companies that are more racially and gender diverse are:

• 33% more likely to have industry-leading profitability
• 21% more likely to outperform on profitability
• 27% more likely to have a superior value creation than their peers

We Are Building Equity

The businesses Ascend Houston partners with are successful companies poised for growth and committed to creating jobs and building value for the owners and their employees. These companies have the potential to produce positive economic and social impact locally by demonstrating:

• Scalable and profitable business models
• A commitment to the equitable and fair treatment of their employees
• A commitment to racial and gender diversity in leadership positions and across their workforces

Invest Now…

Invest your growth capital in Ascend Houston and help create wealth-building opportunities for underestimated entrepreneurs.

Ascend Houston is proud to foster a wide network of national and local partners to lift entrepreneurs in our community. Our partner organizations provide small business support services and guidance around our Three-M Model of Ascend: Money – Management – Markets.

Propel minority small business owners in your community by supporting Ascend Houston. With your support, Ascenders can contribute to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods and create wealth for themselves and their families.

Join our network of organizations invested in your success, learn from professionals in the field and share insight with other small business owners like you to reach the next level of growth through procurement opportunities.

Invest your growth capital in Ascend Houston and help create wealth-building opportunities for underestimated entrepreneurs.