We Rise Cohort 11 Graduation:
Celebrating Arizona’s Black Entrepreneurs

Local First Arizona’s We Rise Business Accelerator is a no-cost, six-month program designed to equip Black entrepreneurs across Arizona with practical business skills, mentorship and access to resources. With instruction from experienced Black business leaders, We Rise empowers participants to grow sustainable, locally owned ventures. Over 130 entrepreneurs have graduated from the program to date — and this event marks the celebration of the 10th cohort.