Entrepreneur-Led Advocacy with Healthier Colorado
As we work to reduce barriers to economic prosperity, we believe in centering and amplifying the voices of the individuals most impacted by inequitable systems. RMMFI entrepreneurs are the best advocates for themselves and their communities, and it...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jose Romero
Jose Romero is originally from east LA, where he grew up and lived before moving to Los Lunas, NM, in his mid-forties for a job opportunity with his nephew. After a short time in New Mexico, he ventured north to Trinidad, CO, where he’s lived the...
Entrepreneur Leadership in Action with Good Business Colorado
Entrepreneurs are more than business leaders; they are community leaders. When we invest in inclusive small business ownership, we create the space for entrepreneurs to help advance a shared vision for thriving local communities, economically and...
Our Priorities for Impact in 2023-2024
As we begin our new fiscal year, we’ve adopted three annual priorities that represent the impact we hope to achieve in the next twelve months. These priorities, outlined below, will guide our work across the organization and create a clear...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Kristen Osborne
Owner of Enchanted Shadows Kristen Osborne is the owner and operator of Enchanted Shadows, a small business located in Sterling, CO. Kristen’s spark to open up her business developed from a place of necessity and healing after being diagnosed...
Over $500,000 in Capital Deployed This Year
A year ago, we set an ambitious target of more than doubling our annual capital deployment. We saw an opportunity to extend our reach as a microfinance organization to meet the needs we were hearing from entrepreneurs. As we wrap up our fiscal year...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: James Grevious
What is Rebel Marketplace Rebel Marketplace belongs to a group of businesses founded by James Grevious. Rebel Marketplace is technically a farmers’ market, but it does so much more – it’s the first farmer’s market in east Denver to promote...
15 Years of Inclusive Entrepreneurship
RMMFI turns 15 today! Since 2008, we have grown from a single program in Denver to an organization supporting entrepreneurs across the state as they ideate, launch, and thrive in their businesses. In 15 years, RMMFI has helped local entrepreneurs...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Jaime Johnson
Jaime Johnson’s entrepreneurism started as a story of survival. Over 10 years ago she was unhoused and battling addiction. After some turbulent years, she landed at the abused women's shelter in Trinidad where she was only allowed to stay for 30...
Medical Debt Credit Reporting Legislation Signed into Law in Colorado
A Colorado House bill that prevents medical debt from impacting credit scores was signed into law administratively this week, and RMMFI was part of the coalition that made this happen. Back in February, RMMFI Director of Impact Theresa Rinne-Meyers...
RMMFI’s Access To Markets Program with Rebel Marketplace
RMMFI and Rebel Marketplace teamed up this summer to offer an access to market opportunity for RMMFI graduates. Check out the Rebel Marketplace Farmers Market on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month and visit the RMMFI grads that will be vending...
RMMFI’s Partnership with Sooper Credit Union
RMMFI and Sooper Credit Union (SCU) have recently established a partnership in which SCU has chosen to sponsor our Metro Denver Spanish-Language & Aurora program graduations this spring & summer. This partnership promotes both organizations...