Association for Enterprise Opportunity
@aeoworks.org
AEO is the leading national organization and voice for entrepreneurship and small business development in the United States. For nearly forty years, AEO and its network of partners have helped more than two million entrepreneurs support themselves and their families while contributing to their communities through business ownership. AEO strives to foster greater understanding of the importance of strong and effective entrepreneurship initiatives to the U.S. economy and to increase the capacity of the field to support underserved entrepreneurs in starting, stabilizing, and establishing businesses. AEO advocates for policies that increase access to resources, capital, and opportunities for entrepreneurship and small business growth, helping ensure that entrepreneurs have the support they need to succeed.
Association for Enterprise Opportunity's Company Logos


Association for Enterprise Opportunity's Brand Colors
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#005BAA
Endeavour
0, 91, 170
208, 100, 33
100, 46, 0, 33
#FDD79A
Cherokee
253, 215, 154
37, 96, 80
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#000033
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About Association for Enterprise Opportunity
AEO (Association for Enterprise Opportunity) is a leading voice for microbusiness and microfinance, dedicated to creating economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs throughout the United States. They work towards fostering a robust and inclusive marketplace by driving innovation through research, incubation, convening, and advocacy. AEO offers a range of products and services to support small businesses.
They provide capital and services to help entrepreneurs access the funds and resources they need to start and grow their businesses. AEO's innovation hub encourages and supports new ideas and approaches in the microbusiness space. Their research initiatives provide valuable insights and data to inform policies and practices that promote economic equity and entrepreneurship.
AEO also hosts events and convenings to facilitate networking, learning, and collaboration among entrepreneurs, funders, and industry experts. With a strong focus on advocacy, AEO uses its influence to advocate for policies and regulations that enhance access to capital and promote a favorable business environment for microbusinesses. Overall, AEO is committed to empowering underserved entrepreneurs and driving meaningful change in the microbusiness and microfinance sector
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1991
Company size
2-10 employees
