CDFI Collaborative Releases Program Impact Report
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Read about the work of the CDFI Collaborative including small business impact videos, Q&A with entrepreneurs, By the Numbers, and more....
Apr 27, 2022
Winemaker overcame obstacles of race and gender
With its vivid colors, ripe fruit aroma and ability to induce nostalgia, sangria was the ideal place to begin my wine journey. Its sweet...
Mar 17, 2022
5 C's of Credit
A bad credit rating, or no rating at all, is a serious barrier to financial independence. The fees, deposits, and high interest charges...
Jan 31, 2022
Shipping container boutique hotel planned for Haughville neighborhood
An Indianapolis company is building a boutique hotel using repurposed shipping containers to accommodate guests seeking unusual...
Jan 13, 2022
Reentry program helps budding entrepreneurs create economic opportunities
By MONTEZ WILLIAMS Giving people a second chance is woven into the fabric of our country. However, as nice as a clean slate sounds, it’s...
Dec 23, 2021
Pandemic caused a good problem for this young business: Unexpected growth
As an entrepreneur, everything often falls on you. The hours you work, the rates you charge, when you accept new clients and, ultimately,...
Dec 16, 2021
Overcoming obstacles one step at a time
By JERWANA LASTER Standing on your own two feet is how you support yourself. We rely on our feet to stand, walk, run and so much more,...
Nov 29, 2021
Indiana Black-Owned Business Loan Fund
Bankable launched the Indiana Black-Owned Business Loan Fund program as a dedicated loan pool available to Black-owned businesses in...
Nov 18, 2021
Life lessons from the mat
By BRANDON AND EMILY WRIGHT Life isn’t always black and white. We don’t only answer yes or no questions. And rarely are we faced with...
Oct 27, 2021
Creating a business using light — and a little help
By KRISTA BERMEO Glass is perceived as fragile. Some objects that permeate its surface leave sharp, fragmented shards littered all...
Oct 22, 2021
Staying afloat during the pandemic to help women overcome barriers
By ALICIA COOLEY Vulnerability isn’t always comfortable, especially when that vulnerability is thrust upon you amidst a global pandemic....
Oct 7, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
Bankable Launches New Loan Pool
Bankable is launching the Indiana Black-Owned Business Loan Fund program as a dedicated loan pool available to Black-owned businesses in...
Sep 16, 2021
BOI and Bankable Partner to Provide PPP Loans
When the Paycheck Protection Program was announced on March 27, 2020, many lenders scrambled to secure funding and create processes. When...
Aug 20, 2021
Build Fund Expands Successful Small Business Loan Program into Hamilton County
In June, the Build Fund expanded its small business loan program into Hamilton County. Operating in Marion County since 2015 as a...
Aug 20, 2021
Build Fund "By the Numbers" Since 2015
The Build Fund’s impact on the community is measurable; Build Fund business borrowers grow and support their local neighborhood through...
Jan 11, 2021
Collaborative Pivots During Pandemic
During the 2020 pandemic, the Collaborative members pivoted to introduce new and evolving financial products including loans and grants...
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