149 - It's A Partnership Not A Bank

Access Plus Capital is a non-profit, mission-driven, community lender, known in the financial industry as a "CDFI" (a community development financial institution). As a CDFI we provide low-barrier, low-interest small business loans to historically disinvested communities. Our mission is to eliminate economic barriers to financial success through fair and equitable community investment, and we do this by working to grow businesses and jobs in underserved communities. Since our inception in 2008, we have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Whether you're starting a business in Fresno County, expanding in Kern County, or looking to support and grow your company in any of the 14 Central Valley counties we serve, we can provide the funding, resources, and business coaching your need. 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! LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESS PLUS CAPITAL: website: www.accesspluscapital.com/ email: [email protected] phone: 661-448-2133 facebook: @AccessPlusCapital