Grow America and the Council of Development Finance Agencies are joining forces through a new strategic partnership to strengthen community and economic development nationwide. #DevelopmentFinance #EconomicDevelopment

Billions Leveraged. Lives Transformed. After attending Grow America’s courses, Tracey didn't just expand her skillset-she helped drive over $1.7 billion in investment into her community. Tracey’s journey shows what’s possible when training meets purpose. 👉Read her inspiring story: lnkd.in/eCN-CX8f

We're excited to be in Austin this week for the @oppfinance.bsky.social #SBFF12! Stop by & say hello! We’re proud to be part of this incredible community working to expand access to capital and opportunity for small businesses across the country. #SmallBusinessFinance #GrowAmerica

Grow America is partnering with the #Washington State Dept. of Commerce to launch the Revenue-Based #Financing Fund, a new loan program supported by the U.S. Treasury through the State #SmallBusiness Credit Initiative (SSBCI). @wastatecommerce.bsky.social 🔗 Apply now or learn more: lnkd.in/eAhjdR34

Why our “Net Promoter Score” matters. NPS measures customer satisfaction, & while the industry average is 44, Grow America proudly scores 67. How? By offering personalized service, smart tech, and exceeding expectations. Work with a lender that delivers top-notch service and a proven track record.

Grow America is proud to be part of the #NewJersey Capital Access Fund. Important programs like these provide flexible funding options for #smallbusinesses and #nonprofits looking to grow and thrive. Thank you, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

Looking to deepen your expertise in #NewMarketsTaxCredits and bring new resources to your #communitydevelopment work? Join us for an intensive, hands-on training designed to unlock the full potential of NMTCs. 🔗 Learn more and register now: lnkd.in/eVcqrD6y #NMTC #GrowAmerica #EconomicDevelopment

Free Webinar: Strengthening Brownfields RLF Programs Grow America & our partners at ICMA are excited to invite you to an upcoming info. session on a new initiative that provides financial technical assistance to EPA #Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grantees & cooperative agreement recipients. 👇

DEADLINE APPROACHING: April 18 at 5PM PT 🚨 The Washington Small Business Flex Fund, a partnership between #GrowAmerica & the @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, is inviting applications for its new Marketing Referral Partner program. 📅 Apply by Friday, April 18 @ 5PM PT 👉 bit.ly/WAReferralAp...

Grow America's Diana Sasser, EDFP, Managing Director, and Eric Williams Project Director at SCS Engineers, are teaming up to present at the California Association for Local #EconomicDevelopment (CALED) Annual Conference in Ontario, #California this May. 👇

🎓 Congratulations to the recent graduates of the #GrowAmerica #EconomicDevelopment Finance (EDFP) Certification training 🎉 . These professionals have invested in their industry knowledge and skills. Join them today. 🔗 lnkd.in/e98m6Zfs 👇

Driving #EconomicGrowth, One #Community at a Time For over 50 years, Grow America has been a trusted partner to local and state governments, community organizations, and #economicdevelopment agencies—helping them create and implement strategies that drive real impact.

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for Evergreen’s Spring Mixer 2025! We’d like to thank our amazing sponsors @growamerica.org and #BrooklynBrewery for helping us make it happen! #brooklyn #manufacturing #industrial #smallbusiness

An Innovative #SmallBusinessLending Partnership Access to affordable, long-term financing is a game-changer for small businesses-but too often, it’s out of reach. That’s why we joined forces to create a scalable, public-private lending model that delivers real impact. 🔗 Read the full case study:

We're thrilled to announce the closing of Foster Senior Lofts in Elyria, #Ohio! 🎉 This transformative project will ensure more #affordablehousing options in the #community. 🏘️ Project Highlights: ✅ On-site management ✅ Lounge area & activity room ✅ Fitness center ✅ Computer room

Read the case study on how creative financing solutions helped Yakima Machine thrive - bringing innovation and modern branding to a traditional manufacturing business while staying true to its roots: bit.ly/3XH2BCy #Smallbusiness #SBA7a #Entrepreneurship #Manufacturing #VeteranOwned #WomanOwned

We're a proud sponsor of the #TexasAffordableHousingConference! 🏡 Join us in Austin, TX from July 22-24 as we connect with industry leaders, discuss the future of #affordablehousing, & explore innovative solutions that make a real impact. 📌 Learn more & register April 1: texashousingconference.org

Even thriving businesses can face tight cash flow, struggle with seasonal fluctuations, or rely too much on credit cards to cover expenses. The good news? There are practical fixes you can start using right away. #SmallBusiness 📣 Join us for a FREE 45-minute webinar! 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3QXenoE

Have you wondered how to think regionally when managing your #revolvingloanfund (RLF)? Join the upcoming webinar, Regional Thinking and #RLFs, hosted by the #EDA supported RLF Community of Practice. You do not want to miss it! Register today 👉 lnkd.in/ekQ-wB-X #economicdevelopment

Train with Grow America, a #communitydevelopment leader rated A+ Stable by #S&PGlobal. For 45+ yrs, we’ve trained 85k+ professionals-gov. agencies & nonprofits to banks & investors-in #economic & #housing #developmentfinance. 📚 Explore our courses & certifications programs today! lnkd.in/e98m6Zfs

Thanks to the generous support of the #TruistCharitableFund, register for our 6-part webinar series - completely 🆓 of charge! These webinars will provide valuable insights & practical tools to empower #communitydevelopment professionals & #smallbusiness owners like you. See 👇 for links to register.

Looking to level up your #economicdevelopment finance skills? 💡💼 The ED300 course is the capstone of the EDFP Certification Program. It brings together business credit, real estate finance, and the art of deal structuring to address real-world challenges. 🌍 Learn more and register lnkd.in/gkHdD-fr

#GrowAmerica is celebrating another successful closing with Buckeye Community of Hope Foundation! Defiance Ridge (Defiance OH) - rehab of 36 units for families earning up to 30%, 50%, and 60% of the area median income. This project will provide much needed #affordablehousing in the area. #LIHTC

Want to grow your #business but worried about the risks? Smart planning in 5 key growth areas can help you expand successfully while protecting what you've built. Our latest guide shows you how successful businesses handle growth challenges. 👉 growamerica.org/2024/12/28/g...

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 👉 lnkd.in/gnssGwAw 💡 Elevate your financial analysis and deal structuring expertise. ➡️ Credit Analysis Process ➡️ Permanent Working Capital Analysis ➡️ Comprehensive Cash Flow Analysis ➡️ Projections & Deal Structuring #EconomicDevelopment #businessfinance #businessdevelopment

Join us in #OklahomaCity, #Oklahoma and #Dallas, #Texas and earn your #EDFP and #HDFP in-person! Register at growamerica.asapconnected.com#CourseIndex 👇

As a #smallbusinessowner, you’re more than just a business–you’re a vital part of your community. Your success creates a ripple effect that brings opportunity to others. At Grow America, we see this powerful connection every day, and it’s why we do things differently than traditional lenders. 👇

The current #lending environment presents unique challenges for small business #bankers. Within these challenges lie opportunities to revolutionize #smallbusinesslending approaches. Combining time-tested #banking principles with innovative strategies, institutions can unlock new pathways to growth.

Great to see #Seattle @kuow.org story on the reopening of Marjorie restaurant! We are proud to have collaborated with the @cityofseattle.bsky.social #EconomicDevelopment and JPMorganChase to help secure stable rent and #commercial ownership through the Business Community Ownership Fund.

❗️Last chance to sign up! Register by Jan. 10th at growamerica.asapconnected.com#EventID=2697... Specific topics include: ✅Economic Development Finance Overview ✅Business Credit Analysis ✅Fixed Asset Financing ✅Real Estate Finance ✅Economic Development Finance Programs #economicdevelopment

Grow America is celebrating another successful closing with Dublin Capital Group and County Corp! Cambridge II will provide new 47 housing units for families up to 60% of the area median income. This project will be located in Dayton Ohio and provide much needed affordable housing in the area.

We're celebrating another successful closing with JB Vang Partners! The Gladstone Village II will provide 56 units for families earning between 30%-60% of the area median income. The newly constructed projected will be located in Maplewood, MN and provide much needed affordable housing in the area.

💡Discover the Gold Standard for Developing Affordable #Housing 85,000+ trained. Proven results. Unmatched expertise. The #HDFP program builds the skills you need to lead impact in your community. 📆 First class starts March 3rd. 👉 Register now! growamerica.asapconnected.com#EventID=2694...

Congrats to our partners at Appalachian Community Capital who are among the distinguished recipients of the #EPA #CCIA grant!🎉 As a member of the #GreenBank for #Rural America Steering Committee, we are excited to collaborate with ACC and other members to allocate resources to eligible projects.

Our latest #NMTC project ✅s off the boxes for some of the nation’s most important #economic & social goals: ✅ increase supply of #affordablehousing ✅ grow domestic manufacturing sector ✅ create high quality accessible jobs w/ significant health & safety standards. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🚀Ready to take your #business dreams to the next level but need #funding to get there? An SBA 7(a) loan could provide the launch you need.🚀 7(a) loans offer startups and established businesses key advantages. Our latest article breaks down everything you need to know: growamerica.org/2024/02/08/s...

Limited opportunity! This Real Estate Finance Remote class will be a live-instruction experience which will cover all of the materials and skills from the in-person course. Get a step-by-step look at the real estate #development process from the perspective of many. lnkd.in/gk8-z595

More seats have been added! This 6-part affordable housing development webinar series will equip both emerging and experienced developers with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the affordable housing process successfully. 👉Register at go.asapconnected.com?org=1364#Cou...

Wondering how to use defederalized funds in your organization’s EDA-funded revolving loan fund (RLF)? Register for the ‘Defederalized EDA RLFs’ workshop! 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0b7b31...

Sonia and Sergio at La Union Studio partnered with Grow America and the Business Community Ownership Fund and were connected to their first commercial space in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood.

Even though RLF week ended, we are never done celebrating revolving loan funds (RLFs)! We enjoy hearing the successes of RLFs and teaching best practices to help RLFs improve their operations. Stay up to date: eepurl.com/inOilA

SHOP OUR GIFT GUIDE! Discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from small businesses in our portfolio making an impact. Spread holiday cheer while supporting small businesses and communities. Make a difference this season - shop now to find something special for everyone. mailchi.mp/growamerica....

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