Urban League Greater Southwestern Ohio's Entrepreneurship Center Awarded $300,000 Grant for AABDP
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CINCINNATI - OhioPen -- The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) is thrilled to announce the award of a $300,000 multiyear Opportunity Fund grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. This substantial grant will support the African American Business Development Program (AABDP) within ULGSO's Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center. The formal check presentation will occur during the Advancing Futures Business Mixer, hosted by the AABDP at the Urban League's Holloman Center for Social Justice, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Advancing Futures Business Mixer is a significant event that will bring together small business service providers and programs, fostering an environment of networking, collaboration, and growth. The support from the U.S. Bank Foundation exemplifies a commitment to advancing economic equity and opportunity for regional entrepreneurs.

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"We are grateful for the continued generous support from the U.S. Bank Foundation. Their funding enables us to foster a long-term relationship while developing and expanding the innovative programs that we are proud to offer at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio," said Christie Kuhns, President & CEO of ULGSO. "This grant will have a lasting impact on the African American business community in Greater Southwestern Ohio."

About Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) is dedicated to transforming generations by promoting personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency. The African American Business Development Program (AABDP) within the ULGSO Entrepreneurship Center aims to support African American entrepreneurs through business development services, financial literacy programs, and access to capital. For more information about ULGSO and its programs, visit ULGSO's website at https://www.ulgso.org/.

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About U.S. Bank Foundation
U.S. Bancorp, with more than 70,000 employees and $684 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally, and globally through a diversified mix of businesses. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships, and customer service, including being named one of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies and Fortune's most admired superregional bank. Learn more at https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank.html.