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The Transformative Power of Collaborative Innovation: How Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), Mastercard Strive USA, and JPMorgan Chase joined forces to expand small business access to affordable capital in the U.S.

The Transformative Power of Collaborative Innovation: How Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), Mastercard Strive USA, and JPMorgan Chase joined forces to expand small business access to affordable capital in the U.S. CRF USA Logo

In recent years, small businesses in the U.S. have faced significant challenges, ranging from the pandemic and natural disasters to economic headwinds like inflation and higher interest rates. These obstacles have tested the resilience of small businesses and put a spotlight on their difficulties in accessing affordable capital. For the smallest and most vulnerable businesses, […]

What is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)?

What is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)? Group of people meeting

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and provides a combined $10 billion to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments to expand access to capital for small businesses emerging from the pandemic. This is the second iteration of SSBCI – the original […]

SSBCI Quarterly Reporting: 3 Things You Should Know

SSBCI Quarterly Reporting: 3 Things You Should Know High angle view of an anonymous African-American woman analyzing business graph on a laptop computer while sitting at restaurant desk with notebook and eyeglasses.

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly reporting doesn’t need to be a daunting task. Planning and keeping several key reporting requirements top of mind will help participating jurisdictions efficiently and accurately fulfill reporting requirements. Before getting started, be sure to read and review the U.S Treasury’s Capital Program Reporting Guidance document which outlines details […]

The SSBCI Annual Report: What You Need to Know

The SSBCI Annual Report: What You Need to Know Businessman works on laptop Showing business analytics dashboard with charts, metrics, and KPI to analyze performance and create insight reports for operations management. Data analysis concept.Ai

If you are one of the jurisdictions participating in the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), you are required to submit an annual report to the U.S. Treasury Department. Participants must submit annual reports for each calendar year by March 31 of the following year. For example, the annual report due date for the […]