Borrower Stories
Each and every CDC Small Business Finance borrower story is inspiring. See below to learn about everything from Stone Brewing’s experience with an SBA 504 loan to buy commercial real estate to how NuYo, a yogurt shop, got the financial boost they needed as a first-time business owner. Over four decades, CDC — a small business lender and non-profit organization — has provided more than $13 billion in funding to over 11,000 entrepreneurs. Maybe your story will be here next…
Small Business Loan Gives Urban Winery Leverage to Expand
The Blending Lab – Los Angeles, California
Furniture Maker Finds Affordable Capital to Pay Off Expensive Online Loans and Grow
California Modern Woodworks – Los Angeles, California
Award-Winning Caterer Overcomes Challenges with Affordable Financing
Fresh From The Kitchen – Phoenix, Arizona
SBA SMALL BUSINESS LOAN FUELS LAUNCH OF ‘BERKELEY’S PREMIER POKE SPOT’
Poke Parlor – Berkeley, California
How buying warehouse property helped this Southern Calif. manufacturer double hiring
The Mascot Factory – San Diego, California
After Landlord Decides To Bulldoze Office, Bay Area Speech Therapist Keeps Business Going With SBA Loan
Jennifer Katz, Inc. – San Francisco, California
How Financing With Business Coaching Helped San Diego Beer Aficionado Launch Beloved Tasting Room, Brew-supply Shop
The Homebrewer – San Diego, California
How An SBA Loan Shifted Trajectory Of Northern Calif. Medical-device Startup Led By 4-time Cancer Survivor Turned Inventor
Kili Medical Drain Carrier – Sacramento, California
Despite Challenges With Traditional Banks, Northern Nevada Couple Pushes Forward to Launch Dream Family Venture
Run, Rattle & Roll – Minden, Nevada
How A Northern Calif. Private School Founder Achieved Security, Financial Freedom Through Buying Commercial Real Estate
Cambrian Academy – San Jose, California
From Garage To Three Showrooms: The Meteoric Rise Of An Outdoor Kitchen, BBQ Mini-empire
BBQ Island – Phoenix, Arizona
Do-it-your-way Doughnut Shop’s Rising Success Tied To Expert Business Coaching, Community Loan
Glazed Donut Bar – Whittier, California
VETERAN TAPS NEW LOAN PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS LATINO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN L.A.
L.A. Glass Company – Los Angeles
HOW FREE BUSINESS COACHING WITH SBA LOAN PAVED THE WAY FOR SAN DIEGO PIZZA MAKER’S CONTINUED GROWTH
Berkeley Pizza – San Diego, California
HOW A COMPETITIVE SBA 504 LOAN HELPED ENTREPRENEUR FINANCE, RESTORE BEAUTY OF POPULAR OCEANFRONT HOTEL
Agate Cove Inn – Mendocino, California
WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR BLENDS CUPCAKE CELEBRITY WITH AFFORDABLE FINANCING TO SERVE UP SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS
Frost Me Cafe & Bakery – San Diego, CA
LATINO-OWNED CATERING COMPANY SAVORS GROWTH WITH LOAN FROM SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE FUND
Los Cabritos Catering – Los Angeles
From small-town shop to international brand, thanks to capital infusion
Rusty Surfboards – San Diego, California
Buying major equipment with lower amount down and longer terms, compared to traditional bank loan
Steico Industries – Oceanside, California
Obtaining multiple building loans to expand a booming restaurant empire
LoLo’s Chicken & Waffles – Phoenix, Arizona
Black women business owners: A growing entrepreneurial force with increasing economic clout
Designs on a Vine – Temecula, California
Bike Shop Drives Growth with Technology and Customer Service
Papa Wheelie Bicycles – Garden Grove, California
During hard economic times, teamwork and business advising save the day
All-Safe Pool Safety – Orange, California
How a microloan helped startup keep 100% of their equity — and why that mattered to them
Kickstagram – San Diego, California
