CDFI Friendly South Bend

@MichaelPDivita Jordan and Tony and the Inner City Dev team is doing great work!

The new duplexes of the 600 block of Sherman Avenue, South Bend

During #NationalSmallBusinessMonth, we celebrate entrepreneurs who are building businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. We offer term loans and lines of credit between $500 and $100,000 to small businesses in Illinois and Indiana. a4cb.loanwell.com

🌍 Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance for a Just World 🗓️ November 20, 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST Exploring how finance can be transformed to support a just transition and an economy rooted in solidarity. #JustEconomy #FinanceForGood #EconomicJustice hubs.ly/Q02VRMv40

Do you need capital to prepare for the holiday rush? We offer term loans and lines of credit between $500 and $100,000. New apps submitted after 12/1 might not be funded until the new year, depending on how quickly the app and evaluation is completed. a4cb.loanwell.com

"The mortgage process is complex and complicated. When you work with people coming from a cash society, the concept of a mortgage is difficult for them," Juan Alfaro, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. #ReinvestDetroit #JustEconomy

"The politics of division will tell you that your neighbor ate your cat…when the real truth is that some billionaire stole your wages, your wealth and your dignity," Jesse Van Tol, NCRC President and CEO. #ReinvestDetroit #JustEconomy

Join A4CB’s next free coaching webinar for tips on how to increase your sales. In this webinar, we will cover topics including building brand loyalty, testing and improving products, recognizing customer needs, retaining customers, and more. Register: loom.ly/vvo8ZDc

To celebrate our 30th year of service, we are offering a loan discount to eligible borrowers! As a mission-driven nonprofit, we continuously strive to make it faster, easier, and more affordable for entrepreneurs to access the capital they need. Apply: a4cb.loanwell.com

A Bite with Mee is Korean-Mexican fusion. wndu.com/2024/09/03/bit…

"You really can't have the words to express what it means. Like all we do is we love to cook. That's what we know," said co-owner Jairo Aleman. abc57.com/news/korean-me…

Thanks to the @CityofSouthBend and partners @Cinnaire and @TweetNDFCU , we’ve helped secure nearly $3 million of CDFI and non-profit lending since 2023 for developments traditional banks generally turn down. Contact us to get involved #CDFIFriendly #CDFI #AffordableHousing

South Bend needs housing. So why do so many neighborhoods remain underdeveloped? One problem known as the "appraisal gap" keeps developers from getting financing. See how we’re filling those gaps more than ever before. youtu.be/sy0tjLyLYrs?si… via @YouTube

A4CB provides the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. Join us on 7/23 to hear an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and more. loom.ly/UX8erfk

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 EASSI Social at the Studebaker National Museum! It was great to see all of the current EASSI cohort members together to discuss the status of their projects. #sustainability @studebakermus @cdfifriendlysb @IFFcdfi

We will be hosting the 2024 EASSI Social next Thursday, June 6 at the Studebaker National Museum from 10am - 12pm. Join us and meet fellow participants, past, present and future. We will have a short presentation about the EASSI program and refreshments. We hope to see you there.

The Richmond Fed and OFN have analyzed the latest Federal Reserve CDFI Survey, revealing crucial data on how CDFIs track outputs and outcomes. This research highlights the progress and challenges in impact measurement across the industry. Read more: ofn.org/blog/2023-cdfi…

From the Westside of South Bend to Chicago even faster and easier… awesome! Another perk of being on the Westside is easier access to Chicago!

Join us at our annual Toast to Community Business where we will celebrate the small business owners that strengthen our communities. This event will feature music, door prizes, and delicious food and beverages provided by A4CB clients. Register: loom.ly/X8Xvns4

The third year of EASSI (“easy”) is underway! Here we are completing on-site energy assessments for the new cohort. #EnergyEfficiency #Solar #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SouthBend @IFFcdfi @cdfifriendlysb

Do you have a rainy-day fund for your business? Cover your short-term financial needs with a flexible line of credit that works like a credit card! An A4CB line of credit allows an entrepreneur to draw, repay, and redraw from available funds. Apply: a4cb.loanwell.com