How the Program Works

Samuel Adams and ACCION have partnered to help food, beverage and hospitality small business owners in New England, New York City, Ohio, the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania as well as small brewers nationwide with the tools they need to help their businesses succeed.

Small business loans from $500-$25,000: Food and beverage small business owners can get the capital needed to expand or start a business, purchase inventory or equipment, market a business, pay licensing fees, and more! Learn more.

Financial and business education seminars: Through free seminars, ACCION and The Boston Beer Company give top-line guidance, answer questions and help solve small business challenges.

Speed coaching events: Small business owners can meet with The Boston Beer Company's employees to gain customized business advice on a range of topics: marketing, distribution, accounting, and more.

A pillar of the program is Boston Beer's initial $250,000 commitment to establish the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Micro-Loan Fund at ACCION. This fund will provide much needed capital that is often out of reach to lower and moderate income small business owners whose businesses would not be approved for a bank loan.

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About ACCION
Many small business owners choose to work with ACCION because they offer interest rates that are fair and competitive with banks and are well below those of credit cards and finance companies. ACCION also looks beyond credit scores and help clients lay the groundwork for future loans from banks and other traditional business finance sources. Learn more. To apply for a loan or learn more, call ACCION directly at 617-616-1582.

For Small Business Owners in Chicago
www.accionchicago.org
(312) 275-3000
Online Application
Apply for a loan. Make your dream a reality.

For Small Business Owners in Ohio, New England, New York City, Pennsylvania
www.accionusa.org
(866) 245-0783
Apply for a loan. Make your dream a reality.