Kresge Foundation Releases RFI on Capital Solutions for Economic Mobility

The Kresge Foundation issued an RFI to explore the current and unmet demand for forms of capital to support social and economic mobility through workforce development and minority entrepreneurship. Responses are due by 12 p.m. (EST) February 21, 2020.

Source: The Kresge Foundation

 


 

This Bank Hired a Community Organizer and Here’s What Happened Next

Berkshire Bank is opening a series of locations that aren’t banks at all, but spaces whose design and purpose are determined in collaboration with underbanked communities.

Source: Next City

 


 

Closing The Small Business Financing Gap: The ABCs Of Merchant Cash Advance

While critics of merchant cash advances point out the rise of predatory lenders and high cost of capital, this form of lending may still be right for entrepreneurs seeking working capital.

Source: Forbes

 


 

Kresge Secures $33.1M for National Loan Guarantees Backing Economic Development

The Community Investment Guarantee Pool will unlock $150 million or more for investment in small businesses and other economic development initiatives. The guarantees will back projects deemed risky by traditional lenders, allowing the project to secure loans to entrepreneurs.

Source: Crain’s Detroit Business

 


 

Small Business Bank Joust Publicly Launches With New App

Joust, a digital bank for the self-employed, publicly launched with a new app and several new features, including debit card management, invoicing, and analytics.

Source: Tearsheet