The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 reauthorized and expanded the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to provide $10B in support for small businesses by stimulating private investment. SSBCI provides funds to states, territories and Tribal governments to promote American entrepreneurship, democratize access to capital and support small business growth, including in underserved communities.

This webinar will provide angel investors and other stakeholders in entrepreneur ecosystems an overview of SSBCI and the types of programs used by jurisdictions to support equity investment in startups:

Interested in starting a new angel investor group in your region? The ACA is proud to announce the AngelBox Basics toolkit, a complimentary, interactive guide designed to equip ecosystem builders with the tools they need to launch a new angel organization. This toolkit was created with generous support from VentureWell. During this webinar, you will hear from two experienced angels who have launched their own angel organizations and will share critical lessons learned. So come listen and learn the best practices for launching your own angel organization!