By: Alexis Dishman There are several ways for small businesses to access capital. Here, we’ll explain the most common types of external sources for small business financing (i.e., not personal savings) that can help small businesses grow, hire, purchase real estate, and more. External financing tends to fall into three categories: equity, debt, and grants. […]
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Preparing For State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Reporting
Administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federal program providing $10 billion to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments to promote small business growth and access to capital. SSBCI funding is deployed by jurisdictions to small businesses through equity/venture capital programs, loan participation […]
CRF Receives a $50 Million Allocation through the CDFI Fund’s New Markets Tax Credit Program.
The allocation is CRF’s 11th award and will further the organization’s efforts to serve communities with a history of underinvestment. By: Jennifer Novak The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has announced $5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), including a $50 Million allocation to Community Reinvestment Fund, USA […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Alexandra Tesser Vice President of Program Design and Execution
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, has named Alexandra Tesser its Vice President of Program Design and Execution. As Vice President of Program Design and Execution, Tesser will work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Announces Two New Members To Its Board Of Trustees
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, elected two new members to its Board of Trustees at its June 2023 board meeting. CRF is pleased to welcome Jeannine Jacokes, CEO, Partners for the Common Good, and […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Alexis Dishman Small Business Chief Lending Officer
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, has named Alexis Dishman its Small Business Chief Lending Officer, effective July 25, 2023. As Small Business Chief Lending Officer, Dishman will co-lead CRF’s small business lending program and […]
RuralWorks Partners And Conduit Capital Named Finalists for the 2023 Grunin Prize for Law and Social Entrepreneurship
RuralWorks Partners and Conduit Capital have been named a 2023 Grunin Prize for Law and Social Entrepreneurship finalist. Created as a joint venture between CRF and Conduit Capital, RuralWorks Partners has the mission to increase economic mobility, generate community wealth, and build a more equitable and resilient rural economy. The award, which is administered by […]
Insights – The Southern Opportunity and Resiliency (SOAR) Fund
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
Insights – California Rebuilding Fund
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
