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Awards

It is an honor to be recognized by so many organizations for our commitment to the small business community and the mission-based lending industry. We are extremely dedicated to our work and greatly appreciate each award.

Top SBA 504 Lender

SBA – 2019

Top 504 Lender

SBA – 2019

2018 Jody C. Raskind

SBA – 2018

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Top SBA 504 Lender – Arizona 2019 – SBA
Top 504 Lender – Los Angeles 2019 – SBA
2018 Jody C. Raskind Lender of the Year 2018 – SBA
SBA Woman Lender of the Year – Merri Adams 2019 – Coleman
2018 Top SBA 504 Lender – Arizona 2018 – SBA
Top 504 CDC of the Year (Riverside Office) 2018 – SBA, Orange County/Inland Empire District Office
Top CDC 2018 – SBA, Sacramento District Office
Coleman’s SBA 504 Lenders of the Year Award – Team LA 2018 – Coleman Report
Certificate of Recognition – CDC Small Business Finance 2018 – California Legislature Assembly
Top 504 Lender 2018 – SBA, San Diego District Office
504 Lender of the Year – Pasadena Office 2017 – SBA
NADCO 2017 Diamond Series Award – Steico Industries 2017 – NADCO 2017 Diamond Series Award
504 Lender of the Year – Pasadena Office 2017 – SBA, Los Angeles Office
#1 CDC Partner 2017 – SBA, San Diego District Office
#1 Community Advantage Lender – Sacramento 2017 – SBA, Sacramento District Office
Woman-Owned Business of the Year (Southwest Boulder & Stone) 2017 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Top 504 CDC of the Year 2017 – SBA, Santa Ana District Office
NADCO Diamond Award (Borrower – Waterstone Faucets) 2017 – NADCO
#1 Community Advantage Lender – Santa Ana District 2017 – SBA, Santa Ana District Office
Most Impactful SBA 504 Loan2017 – NADCO 2017 Diamond Series Award
Certificate of Appreciation – CDC Small Business Finance 2016 – Inland Empire SBDC
Top 10 lenders in the SBA’s Sacremento District 2016 – SBA, Sacramento District Office
Woman-Owned Business of the Year (Borrower – Casa De Espanol) 2016 – SBA, Sacramento District Office
NADCO Hall of Fame: Kurt Chilcott 2015 – NADCO
MetroConnect Prize (Borrower – Applied Membranes) 2015 – Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego Regional EDC and JPMorgan Chase
2015 Small Business Person of the Year (Borrower – 24/7 Care at Home) 2015 – SBA, Santa Ana District Office
2015 Capstone Award (Borrower – Sacramento Laundry) 2015 – Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council
#1 CDC Partner 2014 – SBA, San Diego District Office
NADCO Economic Opportunity Development Grant – Opening Doors, Inc. 2014 – NADCO
NADCO Economic Opportunity Development Grant – BAME Renaissance 2014 – NADCO
Economic Development Leadership Team Award 2014 – GIS Planning Inc. of San Francisco
504 Lender of the Year 2013 – SBA, Los Angeles Office
2013 Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 – International Economic Development Council
Vetloan Advantage Award 2013 – NADCO
SBA 504 Lender of the Year 2013 – SBA
SBA 504 Lender of the Year 2013 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Small Business Lender of the Year 2012 – SBA
#1 CDC Partner 2011 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Silver 504 CDC 2011 – SBA
2011 Advocacy Award – Kurt Chilcott 2011 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Small Business Lender of the Year 2011 – SBA
Outstanding Performance – Bankers Small Business CDC 2010 – California Economic Development Lending Initiative
Certificate of Appreciation – CDC Small Business Finance 2010 – Community Housing Works
Small Business Lender of the Year 2010 – SBA
#1 CDC Partner 2009 – SBA, San Diego District Office
2009 Appreciation Award 2009 – SBA, San Diego District Office
George Chandler Leadership Award 2009 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Small Business Lender of the Year 2009 – SBA
#1 Lending Partner 2008 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Most Influential Person in SBA Lending – Kurt Chilcott 2008 – Coleman
Small Business Lender of the Year 2008 – SBA
Small Business Lender of the Year 2007 – SBA
#1 Lending Partner 2007 – SBA, San Diego District Office
SBA Excellence in Lending 2007 – SBA
Small Business Lender of the Year 2006 – SBA
#1 Lending Partner 2006 – SBA, San Diego District Office
Small Business Lender of the Year 2005 – SBA
504 Lender of the Year 2005 – SBA
Small Business Lender of the Year 2004 – SBA
Honorary Life Member – Kurt Chilcott 2004 – International Economic Development Council
Arthur Goodman Community Enhancement Award 2004 – California Association for Local Economic Development
Recognition Award – Kurt Chilcott 2004 – International Economic Development Council
SBA Lender Achievement Award 2004 – SBA
Small Business Lender of the Year 2003 – SBA
SBA Lender Achievement Award 2003 – SBA
Best Congressional Visit Package 2003 – NADCO Annual Meeting
SBA Lender Achievement Award 2003 – SBA
Golden Bear Award – Kurt Chilcott 2002 – California Association for Local Economic Development
SBA Lender Achievement Award 2002 – SBA
SBA National Lender Achievement Award 2002 – SBA
Greatest increase in Number of 504 Loan Approvals 2001 – NADCO
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 1999 – United States Congress
Golden Bear Award 1999 – CALED
Financial Services Advocate of the Year 1999 – SBA
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