AndAccess

If you’re less than 150 miles away from College Park, Maryland, then your chance to learn about real small biz resilience strategies is just a train or car ride away! 🚆🚗

&Access Founder, , will speak at the SBAN Conference in College Park, MD, Nov 12-14. Besides connecting with leaders like Bobby, you’ll also get:

🔥 Direct tools to fight market disruption.

🔥 Opportunity to network with leaders from YOUR region.

Easy to get to, impossible to miss the value. Permanent Early-Bird rates are still available. For questions or to register please visit antidisplacement.org/2025-sban-conference or .

Are you ready to strengthen your small business and community? Well the AndAccess team is fired up and ready to go! We will join small business owners at the Small Business Anti-Displacement Network Conference from November 12-14. One reason to come is the chance to meet with leaders and peers to share strategies for success in today’s economic climate. Plus, the agenda covers everything from new funding sources and strategic messaging to working with policymakers and implementing community ownership models. On top of that, you can join special mobile workshops hosted by local D.C. organizations!

Don’t wait—early-bird registration ends October 15 (that’s in exactly one month y’all). Visit to register and for more information.

Alright y’all, get ready for a social media roll call. Right before Social Media Day, we’re doing a fun intro (and re-intro) to the awesome folks who make up AndAccess. We’ll also share some of their favorite hangouts.

We truly believe that when we’re to what matters most – like art, our communities, or in Aaron’s case, churros – our lives become so much richer. So, take a look at the team, and don’t hesitate to slide into our DMs if you want to chat about how we can support your vision for .

Tomorrow, May 23rd, is the FINAL DEADLINE for the Rooted and Rising Scholarship!

At , in partnership with the , we believe in the power of the next generation. We know it’s absolutely vital to invest in the future leaders who will envision and build stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods, towns, and communities for everyone.

This isn’t just a scholarship; it’s an opportunity to shape the world. Applicants will be notified of their status via email by Friday, June 6th, 2025.