Financial first responders pave the way to economic recovery

Access to capital drives small business growth and sustainability. However, not all capital is created equal, and perhaps more importantly, not all entrepreneurs have equal access to the types of affordable capital needed to stabilize operations during an emergency or to sustain growth during recovery. Across the nation, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are serving as financial first responders to support small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Equally as important, CDFIs…