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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS THIS SEASON

Welcome to our annual Holiday Gift Guide! Get ready to “shop small” this season to find the perfect holiday gifts. Surprise your friends, family and colleagues with unique gifts all while supporting the small business community. There is something special for everyone on your list from the tech lover to the puzzler to children to…
Gratitude to our Founder: Honoring the Legacy of Arthur H. Goodman

As we reflect on this past year, we want to express our gratitude to Arthur H. Goodman, our founder. In an unprecedented year with unique challenges, his core philosophy and commitment to helping the underserved was, as always, a guiding light. At the heart of the foundation that Art built, was gratitude. As an organization,…
CEO Conversations: Disrupting the Distribution Channels

Check out the 5th episode of our “CEO Conversations” series, “Disrupting the Distribution Channels.” Listen to CDC Small Business Finance’s CEO, Kurt Chilcott, and Capital Impact Partners CEO, Ellis Carr discuss the opportunity ahead to disrupt the current distribution channels in order to get more capital to underserved communities. Watch the video, or read…
Financing Program Helps Culinary Dynamo Blend Up Successful Woman-Owned Enterprise

There’s a reliable adage about small businesses starting out in an owner’s garage. While that indeed holds true for many, a dusty, dirty garage just wouldn’t have been suitable for what culinary entrepreneur Francheska “Frankie” Yamsuan had in mind. “For a long time, I was obsessed with dairy-free date shakes and one night I dreamed…
Holiday Food Gift Guide 2020

Here’s an opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, enjoy some delicious food AND support the small business community. Welcome to our 2020 Holiday Food Guide! Our guide is full of yummy baked goods, craft coffee, cold-pressed juiceries, pho, sushi, pizza, grilled cheese, beer, wine, tea, beef jerky, chicken + waffles and more, all from…
Fast Money Loan Options: Why You Need To Be Careful

As a small-business owner in these uncertain times, we know you are always under pressure. If expenses pile up, entrepreneurs may be tempted by fast money loan products they may later regret. A fast money loan may seem like the answer to maintain cash flow, control costs, meet payroll and sometimes replace equipment. However, it…
17 Best Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs + (best episodes)

Business Podcasts are plentiful and many entrepreneurs use them as a guide as they start, grow or expand their business. There are a multitude of podcasts offering tips, advice, inspiration and strategy. While running a business, it is hard to find time to sort through all the options and find the podcasts that can best…
CEO Conversations: Redefining the Paradigm

Check out our 4th episode of our “CEO Conversations” series, “Redefining the Paradigm.” Listen to CDC Small Business Finance’s CEO, Kurt Chilcott and Capital Impact Partners CEO, Ellis Carr discuss the alliance’s goal to use new mechanisms to unlock impact capital so it can be effectively utilized in underserved communities. Watch the video, or…
Start-up SBA Financing and Expert Business Advising Help Woman Entrepreneur Open her Dream Small Business

October is National Women’s Small Business Month. It’s our time to celebrate the myriad achievements of our nation’s female entrepreneurs and the positive impact they’re making on jobs and the economy. When you have a passion for something and persistence, it makes little difference how many detours life throws in your way. Eventually, you find…