CDC Small Business Finance

Thank you ImpactAlpha for featuring Ellis Carr, CEO and president of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance in your latest Q&A with Roodgally Senatus. Momentus Capital branded family of organizations provides access to capital and opportunities for all in innovative pathways. Where traditional lenders may see risk, we see an opportunity to help all communities thrive. “All this work is helping to support a narrative around real and perceived risk. As we know, capital has not flowed into communities and/or to certain groups because there is a perception around risk, and that risk has not necessarily been proven. Yet pricing is higher because of the perceived risk. Our whole goal is to begin to realign and appropriately size the real risk of investing in communities across the country that have not historically had it.” - Ellis Carr Read more about the Q&A session by Roodgally Senatus here [behind a paywall]: https://lnkd.in/g8yca2NR

During the Momentus Capital company offsite, we invited guest speakers to speak on our borrower panel: Amber Coxsom, Flor Rodriguez, Stacy Kirk, and Ernesto Barahona. Watch the panelist talk about the work they do in their community and how we have provided access to capital across a continuum of products and programs. Watch the full borrower panel and/or read the transcript here: https://lnkd.in/gWZWMpvH

Self-care is IN this holiday season! Our Momentus Capital borrower, Here I Am, is a great option that has various products to meet your self-care needs. From aromatherapy candles to face masks, this certified B-Corp is a great option for any self-care loving enthusiasts. Learn more about Here I Am in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gV2ZD9yQ #SupportSmallBussiness #HolidayGifts #HolidayGiftGuide #onemomentus

Big news! Ventures Lending Technologies and Lenders Cooperative have announced their intent to merge and deliver a best-in-class, end-to-end platform combining commercial loan origination and integrated commercial loan servicing capabilities for a wide range of financial institutions. This merger sets the stage for the combined organization to become the premier technology company offering loan solutions and shared services for commercial banks, credit unions, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and fintech’s providing commercial and government-guaranteed loans to their local businesses and communities. We are excited about the opportunities this merger will bring to our customers and the industry. Combining the strengths of Ventures and Lenders Cooperative will accelerate growth and deliver new features faster for its customers. Read more in our press release: https://bit.ly/4fl5Wxd

Success in entrepreneurship goes beyond business plans and strategies—it's rooted in soft skills! Skills like flexibility, communication, and problem-solving are essential for overcoming challenges and driving growth. This article explores how mastering these soft skills can elevate entrepreneurs to new heights, enabling better collaboration, leadership, and resilience in an ever-changing market. Discover the key skills you should focus on to thrive in your entrepreneurial journey: https://lnkd.in/g_nMvAKK

Exciting to see Ellis Carr, CEO and president of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, featured in ImpactAlpha discussing the range of innovative lending, investment, and capacity-building services that Momentus Capital is providing to underestimated communities nationwide. “We believe that creating a mission-oriented organization that could serve as an intermediary to the broader capital markets will be able to channel more capital into communities in concert with the community’s needs… We think that all folks deserve access to capital and opportunity period. We also understand that there are certain groups across the country that have historically not had access, and we are focusing on both a people and places strategy that allows us to support both of those objectives.” - Ellis Carr Read the full article by Roodgally Senatus [behind a paywall]: https://lnkd.in/g8yca2NR

Attended the Business Networking Expo last month and what a great event it was! Had a great time meeting many small business owners and entrepreneurs and had the chance to share information on all that CDC Small Business Finance/ Momentus Capital offers! Looking forward to connecting with many more in 2025

In September, the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations welcomed Lisa Cuestas, CEO of Casa Familiar in San Ysidro, CA, as our 2024 All-Staff keynote speaker. Lisa highlighted the importance of community-led design, environmental justice, and wellness, and how equitable access to capital has helped them grow and scale their community impact. Watch the full keynote and/or read the transcript here: https://lnkd.in/gr4f2Tk4

The holiday season is off to a great start with our loan officer Miriam Torres Baltys, Senior SBA Loan Officer attending SCORE San Diego's Christmas celebration!

Looking for a unique fermented gift to bring to this year's holiday party? Tae-Gu Kimchi has the perfect (and maybe spicy) gift lined up for you! As a Momentus Capital borrower, Tae-Gu Kimchi is the perfect gift for food enthusiasts and spice lovers alike. Find them in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gV2ZD9yQ #SupportSmallBussiness #HolidayGifts #HolidayGiftGuide #onemomentus