OUR IMPACT
Serving communities in greater Phoenix since 2011
1 in 10
entrepreneurial ventures are created out of necessity
27%
of small businesses are not able to receive the funding they required
20%
of small businesses loans are denied due to business credit
Founded in 2011, Arizona Microcredit Initiative has quickly grown to become a leading microfinance institution in Phoenix.
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AMI was created with the vision for an organization that could help entrepreneurs become financially self-sufficient and contribute to their local economies.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are dedicated to that original vision by providing underserved entrepreneurs with access to business instruction and capital.
75+
Consulting engagements with entrepreneurs
300+
Strategic plans delivered to small business owners
$70,000
Distributed in low-interest rate microloans
85%
Repayment rate on our loans
40+
Educational business topics
100+
Small businesses impacted through our resources