business center for new americans

Founded in 1997, the Business Center for New Americans (BCNA) is a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to supporting the economic empowerment of new Americans, refugees, and women. The organization's mission is to foster entrepreneurship within these communities by providing essential microloans, comprehensive business training, and one-on-one technical assistance. BCNA helps aspiring entrepreneurs who often face barriers to accessing traditional capital and business support, enabling them to build assets, create jobs, and contribute to the local economy.