Last week, leaders from around the country came together in Indianapolis to talk policy, action, economics, advocacy, faith, and more. The event, called Neighborhood Economics, was a design lab, think tank, and a networking group — and everyone from philanthropists and funders to community organizers sat together to work on solutions to pressing community issues.

This week we hosted a free webinar with Allies for Community Business (A4CB). In this webinar, A4CB's Amanda Askew gave an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and talked about their 3% interest rate right now on small business loans.

The Board of Directors of CDFI Friendly South Bend are seeking 3-5 new board members to assist in our critical mission of connecting our region to the $260 Billion CDFI Industry. Founded in February of 2020, this young non-profit needs your support to focus on strategy and goals to meet our mission.

On November 1, 2021 our community welcomed On the Road Lending to serving Indiana. We are excited to promote their approach to helping people get to work.

CDFI Friendly South Bend Board Chair Ramal Taylor is proud to introduce Sam Centellas as the organization’s new Interim Executive Director. Centellas will join CFSB on June 7th.

On Saturday, May 8th, local entrepreneur Willie Dearing cut a large red ribbon, officially opening her own small business, Beauty Hive Beauty Supply, in downtown South Bend.