The Back Office of the Entrepreneur Ecosystem

Capital. Coaching. Community.
All in one place.

The back office is the operating system of the Entrepreneur Ecosystem — where 3,085+ members access lending programs, incubator cohorts, AI advisors, the marketplace of vetted service providers, and a 20-year-deep network of capital and community resources.

3,085+
Ecosystem Members
$2B+
Capital Deployed (20 Yrs)
5,500+
Jobs Created
50+
Financial Institution Partners

The 3 C's of the Ecosystem

Everything we build for entrepreneurs sits on three pillars. The back office is how members access all three.

Capital

Direct access to AmPac's full lending stack — SBA 504, SBA 7(a) Community Advantage, microloans, CDFI lending, Down Payment Assistance, Veteran Advantage, and three active municipal revolving loan funds.

$215.5M project financing in 2025 alone

Coaching

Two flagship incubator programs — LEAP 2 Launch and the City of Ontario Executive Incubator — plus 24/7 AI advisors, cohort-based curriculum, BBO workbooks, and direct 1:1 mentorship from AmPac's team.

17 LEAP graduates · 10 Ontario graduates in 2025

Community

A 3,085-member ecosystem with 51% women, 42.3% Black/African American, and 24.1% Hispanic/Latino representation — intentionally built to serve entrepreneurs most often left out of traditional capital and support networks.

CA · AZ · NV · 22+ Congressional districts

Programs & Services

Click any tile to go deeper into the programs that members can join, refer, or partner on.

Ecosystem Marketplace

Members Doing Business With Members

Filter by category to find vetted service and product providers from inside the Ecosystem. Every provider is a member of AmPac's network — book directly or send an inquiry.

Coaching

Bright Business Project

Curriculum, BBO Workbook & cohort facilitation

From $2,500 / engagement
Book / Inquire
Capital

AmPac Lending Desk

SBA 504, 7(a), microloans, DPAP & CDFI lending

Loans $5K – $30M
Book / Inquire
Finance

Eco Finance AI Agent

Virtual CFO available 24/7 for tax & cashflow

Free with app download
Book / Inquire
Technology

Eco Tech AI Agent

Virtual CTO for CRM, automation & web stack

Free with app download
Book / Inquire
Finance

529-MAX

Financial education & EdTech for families

Custom pricing
Book / Inquire
Technology

I Love My CRM

CRM implementation & sales-ops consulting

From $1,500 / month
Book / Inquire
Finance

Northwestern Mutual (Vega)

Wealth strategy & financial planning

Free initial consult
Book / Inquire
Marketing

Empire Custom Prints

Branded apparel, signage & promo merch

Quote on request
Book / Inquire
Beauty

Avaris Hair Salon

Full-service salon & bridal styling

By appointment
Book / Inquire
Beauty

YS Aesthetics

Medical-grade skincare & aesthetics

From $85 / treatment
Book / Inquire
Health

MFP Fitness

Personal training & group fitness

From $49 / session
Book / Inquire
Operations

Acosta Staffing LLC

Workforce solutions & placement services

Custom rates
Book / Inquire
Real Estate

Thomas Appraisal Co.

Commercial & residential appraisals

From $450
Book / Inquire
Real Estate

Grow Better Homes

Commercial real estate brokerage

Brokerage fees apply
Book / Inquire
Finance

Higher Impact Financial

Wealth management & retirement planning

Free intro call
Book / Inquire
Coaching

The Good Part Consulting

Youth enrichment & education consulting

Custom rates
Book / Inquire
Retail / E-Commerce

Sid Opportunity LLC

Eddie Pasillas · 2024–2025 Graduate

Retail & e-commerce solutions

Contact for pricing
Book / Inquire
Creative / Artisan

My Skeleton Heart

Betty Carlos · 2024–2025 Graduate

Original artisan & creative goods

Custom pricing
Book / Inquire

2023–2024 Founding Class — Leap 2 Launch Inaugural Cohort

The entrepreneurs who launched the program. Reach out to connect with any member of the founding class.

Charles Carter

Founding Alumnus

Clarence Billingsea

Founding Alumnus

David Namazi

Founding Alumnus

Diana McKee

Founding Alumnus

John Edgar

Founding Alumnus

Lionel Thomas

Founding Alumnus

Mandy Johnson

Founding Alumnus

Marie Vernon

Founding Alumnus

Milly Golia

Founding Alumnus

Stephanie Wells

Founding Alumnus

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Resources for Members

Capital, coaching, and community resources you can put to work today.

BBO Workbook & Discovery Class

Building Business Owners workbook, business assessment tool, and the discovery class delivered by Bright Business Project.

Business Plan & Projections Template

A 12-month financial projections template plus an EOS Vision/Traction Organizer to lock in your 1, 3, and 10-year plan.

Loan Readiness Self-Assessment

Evaluate your business against AmPac's underwriting criteria for SBA 504, 7(a), and microloan products before you apply.

Intern-Preneur Program

University partnerships with Pepperdine (Graziadio), Claremont McKenna, and Cal Baptist. Four intern tracks: General, Outreach, Marketing, and Data.

Thrive Grant Program

1,465 grants awarded totaling $951,500 to-date. Average award $2,620. Open to Ecosystem members meeting eligibility criteria.

Down Payment Assistance (DPAP)

Up to $100K toward commercial real estate down payment. 40 businesses served, $63M in member wealth created since 2022.

Ready to Plug In?

Join 3,085+ entrepreneurs already using the back office of the Entrepreneur Ecosystem to access capital, coaching, and community across CA, AZ, and NV.