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Jim Koch has been in business long enough to know that having a philanthropic mission is a key ingredient of long-term growth. For the past 15 years, the founder of Boston Beer Company has been helping other entrepreneurs through Brewing the American Dream, the main philanthropic program of Sam Adams beer. In partnership with the Accion Opportunity Fund, a nonprofit that provides financial support to small businesses, the initiative provides mentorship and capital to food and beverage entrepreneurs across the U.S. and has loaned more than $99 million to more than 4,100 small business owners.

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