The intersection of 30th Street and University Avenue in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood pulses with activity every single day. Droves of locals and out-of-towners visit the area’s thriving coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and microbreweries to soak in its unique flavor.
This was not always the case. Go back just 20-30 years ago, and in place of this rich tapestry, sat a neighborhood in decline. In its present form, this bustling hub — and North Park as a whole — is a great example of how investing in neighborhoods can breathe life back into a struggling community. In fact, CDC Small Business Finance, a leading small business lender and nonprofit, has helped finance many of the businesses in this up-and-coming community.
Our president and chief executive Kurt Chilcott took a recent tour around the independent companies that make 30th Street and University Avenue what it is today. He’s joined by Omar Passons, a CDC Small Business Finance board member and civic leader; Brad Keiller, owner of Nomad Donuts; Angela Landsberg, executive director of the North Park Main Street, and more.
Related: Small business financing’s role in North Park’s revitalization
CDC Small Business Finance is more than a small business lender. We’re an advocate for all entrepreneurs, especially in up-and-coming communities such as North Park. We believe if you invest in an entrepreneur, you also invest in their community.
Are you a small business owner in a neighborhood like North Park? Tell our loan experts about your business, and they’ll work to match you with a financing plan that best suits you. Let’s talk! Reach us at loaninfo@cdcloans.com or (619) 243-8667.
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