FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phoenix, Arizona—Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) proudly announces a transformative step in its mission to drive economic empowerment. In partnership with Local First Arizona, GPAz has become the first U.S.-based organization to receive certification for the Cashflow Canvas program. GPAz is bringing this highly successful financial mastery tool, originally developed in Canada, to Arizona’s underserved entrepreneurs, creating unprecedented financial empowerment, growth, and sustainability opportunities.
The Cashflow Canvas, designed by renowned financial strategists Taunya Woods Richardson and Nail The Numbers, has revolutionized how over 11,000 entrepreneurs in Canada manage their cash flow and grow their businesses. Last year, 850 program participants collectively generated $47 million in net profits, exemplifying the program’s profound impact on financial sustainability. Its visually intuitive approach demystifies complex financial concepts, helping entrepreneurs confidently forecast cash flow, balance budgets, and make strategic growth decisions.
With support from community partners, GPAz is set to introduce this innovative tool to local small businesses, particularly in Arizona’s underserved communities. The program will equip entrepreneurs with critical financial skills, empowering them to build thriving, resilient businesses. In collaboration with Local First Arizona, this initiative not only strengthens the foundation for inclusive economic growth statewide but also directly impacts the lives of our local community members.
Andre T. Whittington, Executive Director of Growth Partners Arizona
“We are thrilled to introduce the Cashflow Canvas program as a transformative resource designed to empower Arizona’s entrepreneurs, especially those historically excluded from essential financial tools and education. By unlocking access to financial knowledge across the state, this initiative will enable small businesses to take control of their economic destinies and drive lasting, community-driven success that benefits everyone.”
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Lasting Impact
The launch of the Cashflow Canvas in Arizona marks the first step in Growth Partners Arizona’s broader initiative to deliver innovative, tech-enabled solutions for underserved communities. By addressing small businesses’ unique financial challenges, GPAz is enhancing its capacity to foster long-term growth and resilience. This forward-thinking approach reflects GPAz’s commitment as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to provide capital and cutting-edge tools, empowering entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional financial systems.
Program Launch and Enrollment
The first cohort of the Cashflow Canvas program will begin in January 2025, with applications opening in mid-November 2024. This transformational program is expected to fill quickly, but GPAz plans to offer 3-4 cohorts in 2025. Arizona entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their financial foundation are encouraged to apply early for this highly anticipated opportunity to transform their business outlook. To learn more about this innovative program, visit www.growthpartnersaz.org/cashflow.
About Growth Partners Arizona
Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to advancing inclusive economic development by providing accessible capital and tailored technical assistance to underserved small businesses, nonprofits, and communities across Arizona. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, GPAz empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to drive lasting, equitable growth, enhancing the vitality and resilience of local communities.
For more information, visit www.growthpartnersaz.org.
