OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation awarded the State Forty Eight Foundation with a $30,000 Legacy Grant. This grant will help elevate the State Forty Eight Foundation’s Entrepreneur Speaker Series, which aims to encourage and inspire Arizona’s small business owners.  

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“This $30,000 Legacy Grant is an investment in the dreams and aspirations of local entrepreneurs,” said Brandon Michaels, President & CEO of OneAZ Credit Union and President of the OneAZ Community Foundation. “This grant represents OneAZ’s commitment to igniting growth by empowering businesses with the tools they need to achieve excellence. The State Forty Eight Foundation is a critical hub for elevating small business owners and OneAZ is proud to support their efforts.”

With the support of OneAZ, the Entrepreneur Speaker Series will be able to expand its impact, delivering enhanced resources and programming to inspire even more entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. ESS brings together C-Suite executives, founders, industry experts, and local community leaders who offer valuable insight, and strategies for business owners. Each session tackles a theme or topic that is central to the journey of the entrepreneur, and through engaging storytelling, actionable guidance, and community cultivation. Attendees walk away from the ESS better equipped and inspired to pursue their business venture.  

“On behalf of the State Forty Eight Foundation,” said Mike Spangenberg, Chairman of the State Forty Eight Foundation. “I want to express my heartfelt thanks for this $30,000 grant. Earning this grant is a reminder of the impact we can achieve when we come together for a greater cause. Supporting Arizona entrepreneurs and small businesses is not just a mission—it’s a responsibility we proudly carry forward.”

Since 2016, the OneAZ Community Foundation has invested over $1.6 million in Arizona’s nonprofit community. To discover more about OneAZ’s tremendous impact in the Arizona community, visit OneAZcu.com/Foundation.