Small Business Archives - OFN

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Lending Sector: Small Business

Picture of Nile's field with vegetation, hay, and pumpkins.

Carmel Valley, CA

California CDFI Invests in Farmers to Support Healthy and Prosperous Communities

Cynthia Brooks, founder of the The Artisan Pour at TMC Community Capital's RealFest

California Wine Concierge and Lounge Thrives with Support from Local CDFI

February 20, 2025

Flowers Automotive Recycling

Michigan CDFI Finances Family-Owned Automotive Recycling Business

February 5, 2025

Pierre Middleton-Baez, co-founder of New Found Growth Corporation (NFGC).

San Francisco, CA

CDFI Small Business Loan Helps San Francisco Construction Company Build Sustainable Roof

February 4, 2025

Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO of FMBCF, with two Lendistry teammates, Maria and Rutger, with one of the cars behind them.

CDFI Loan Helps Bring Clean Transportation to Fresno Community

January 20, 2025

People sitting and smiling in front of a wall that has Indigenous Roots painted on it.

Minnesota Indigenous Arts Center Empowers Local Community with Help of CDFI Loan

January 9, 2025

A man leaning against the outside wall of a coffee shop, looking off into the distance. Tallio's sign next to him.

San Francisco, CA

California CDFI Helps Build Community Coffee Hub

December 2, 2024

A woman smiling while cutting fish, a yellow lab stands next to her on a rock.

Alaskan Dog Treat Bakery Provides Jobs for Youth, Backed by Native CDFI

November 21, 2024

Founders Jennifer Curtis and Tina Levy standing in front of a Firsthand Foods truck.

North Carolina Food Hub Supports Local Sustainable Farming with Help of CDFI Climate Financing

September 27, 2024