Talking Shop on Our Region’s Business

Nearly 25 years ago, we opened our doors to help underserved populations on the Northside gain access to capital in hopes of spurring business and job growth in a struggling neighborhood. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to say that not only have we been able to...

Why Do We L-O-V-E What We Do?

As we wrap up the month of February and head toward March, we wanted to squeeze in one last Valentine’s Day-related message. You know by now that we’re all about supporting underserved small businesses – from BIPOC-owned to woman-owned to low-income-owned businesses....

We Can Help You Think Big in 2024!

By the time you’re reading this, chances are most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. But if one of your resolutions was to start betting on yourself, don’t throw in the towel just yet – we can help. Whether you’re the owner of a new small...

Recapping Our Memorable 2023 Annual Event

Earlier this month, we hosted our 2023 Annual Community and Business Luncheon at The Rivers Casino Grand Ballroom. This year’s event theme was “Expanding Economic Opportunity in Neighborhoods,” and we were honored to host many of our community partners, small business...

Two Decades of Sticking Up for the Small Ones

About 20 years ago, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) announced that, for the first time, $2.5 billion worth of new markets tax credit (NMTC) allocations would go to various community development entities (CDE) across the country. Then under...