Focus Area: Minority / Diverse
River City Capital Investment Corporation
Our number one loan product to boost Memphis businesses. This low-interest, flexible loan can support your business growth with working capital, funds for the purchase of real estate or equipment, and capital for start-up business expenses.
Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.
Baltimore Community Lending is a US Treasury-certified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution. BCL provides loan capital to small real estate developers and small business owners in Baltimore City who have no relationship with or are unable to get a loan from a bank, and who are committed to developing underserved neighborhoods.
Black Business Investment Fund
BBIF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We are a mission-driven organization which helps Black, minority and underserved small businesses thrive by providing loan capital alongside business development training.
Bridgeway Capital, Inc.
We help small businesses access new opportunities. We offer flexible loans and business education to grow small businesses and help them provide employment opportunities in low-income communities. Bridgeway can help you take your business plan and connect it with capital to launch or expand your business.
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
We are Empowered Women International (EWI), a program of the Latino Economic Development Center. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurship training, mentoring, market access and support services to help talented and high-potential women monetize their creative or cultural assets, artistic abilities, knowledge and skills, and become change-makers in their families, communities and the world for immigrant, refugee, low-income, and at-risk women.
Metropolitan Economic Development Association
Our vision is to create thriving communities through equal economic participation. This can be achieved through BIPOC entrepreneurs, with Meda’s services and community support. Access to financing for operations and expansions is especially important for minority business stability and growth. Meda’s business loan program is designed to help clients find access to much-needed funding, which otherwise might not be available through traditional lending resources.
Partner Community Capital (formerly Natural Capital Investment Fund)
By providing flexible capital and advisory services to small businesses, non-profits, and farms, Partner Community Capital (PCAP) catalyzes environmentally and socially responsible business development and wealth creation in rural, minority, and low-wealth communities.
Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) is a certified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution that provides lending, financial development services, and public policy advocacy in economically distressed communities.
Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation
Tampa Bay BBIC provides direct loans to businesses in need of funding for continued operations and growth. Without a third party involved, Tampa Bay BBIC has greater discretion and often has lower rates and fees than loans obtained by businesses through regular means.
Four Directions Development Corporation
Four Directions Development Corporation is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation and Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDC/CDFI) certified by the US Department of Treasury. Established in 2001, Four Directions was created by the Penobscot Indian Nation.
