A voice for small business
From meetings with congressional representatives to supporting the passing of the Truth-in-Lending bill to testifying in front of the house and senate small business committees, we are dedicated to being a strong advocate for small business owners and the mission-driven lending industry.
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OFN, Treasurer, 2020
OFN (Opportunity Finance Network) promotes the interests of all CDFIs; institutions delivering affordable small-business financing to historically disadvantaged groups including women, minorities and low-income individuals.
Our unique program connects you with small business constituents in your district. The program can be customized to the congress person’s needs which can include:
A tour with two to three small businesses in your district
Professional photos and video of the tour – perfect to share on social media
Guest blog – we’ll share your story on our blog to help you reach our audience of small business owners and industry partners. See Congressman Scott Peters’ guest feature.
Increase visibility by promoting the blog, photos, and video on our social channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Interested in seeing a wide variety of data about our lending over the last five years? The interactive map on our Impact page allows you to view our impact by loan type, number of loans and dollar amount.
Fueling California’s Economic Growth:
A Study on Latino Small Business and Capital Access
