149 - It’s A Partnership Not A Bank

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Access Plus Capital is a non-profit, mission-driven, community lender, known in the financial</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">industry as a “CDFI” (a community development financial institution). As a CDFI we provide</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">low-barrier, low-interest small business loans to historically disinvested communities. Our</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">mission is to eliminate economic barriers to financial success through fair and equitable</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">community investment, and we do this by working to grow businesses and jobs in underserved</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">communities. Since our inception in 2008, we have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs realize</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">their dreams. Whether you’re starting a business in Fresno County, expanding in Kern County,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">or looking to support and grow your company in any of the 14 Central Valley counties we serve,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">we can provide the funding, resources, and business coaching your need.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scott Hanson and Amanda DiGiacomo sit down with Buffie the Business Service Specialist, Janelle the Communications Specialists and Raquel the Business Development Manager of Access Plus Capital, a non-profit that focuses on helping local entrepreneurs start or expand their businesses. They offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 and they are backed by grants and a loan committee. They also offer quarterly visits where they help keep your business on track to grow. If you are thinking about starting a business, and don’t know where to start, give them a call!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESS PLUS CAPITAL:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">website: <a href= "http://www.accesspluscapital.com/">www.accesspluscapital.com/</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">email: <a href=