Small Business Archives - OFN

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Lending Sector: Small Business

A man leaning against the outside wall of a coffee shop, looking off into the distance. Tallio's sign next to him.

San Francisco, CA

California CDFI Helps Build Community Coffee Hub

December 2, 2024

A woman smiling while cutting fish, a yellow lab stands next to her on a rock.

Alaskan Dog Treat Bakery Provides Jobs for Youth, Backed by Native CDFI

November 21, 2024

Founders Jennifer Curtis and Tina Levy standing in front of a Firsthand Foods truck.

North Carolina Food Hub Supports Local Sustainable Farming with Help of CDFI Climate Financing

September 27, 2024

Edith Johnson, owner of Ludvig’s Bistro

Southeast Alaska Restaurant Creates Quality Jobs with Support from Native CDFI

September 20, 2024

CDFI Helps Hispanic-Owned Restaurants in Rural Georgia Create Jobs and Thrive Despite Pandemic

CDFI Helps Hispanic-Owned Restaurants in Rural Georgia Create Jobs and Thrive Through Pandemic

September 18, 2024

Adenah Bayoh

New Jersey Developer Offers Local Affordable Housing Solutions with CDFI Support

August 15, 2024

One of Beyond Services Transportation vehicule, a Native-owned aimed to improves access to healthcare in rural America

Native Entrepreneur Improves Access to Healthcare in Rural America with CDFI Support

A green built by Adaptative Green at the United Nations headquarters in New York City in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s 100 birthday.

New York City, NY

New York Entrepreneur Enhances Urban Cities’ Climate Resilience with CDFI Support

Suipi thumbs up for the second wave of serving food at her Michigan based restaurant Suipi's East End Eatery

Battle Creek, MI

Michigan Entrepreneur Renovates Building for Burmese Restaurant with CDFI Support