Through the TEAM initiative, California Bank & Trust provides tools, resources, access to financing*, knowledge and expertise to help minority and women-owned businesses make informed decisions and to overcome challenges in obtaining access to financing.
Some of these valuable resources are community-based lending organizations that can provide numerous options for small business financing, as well as information on how to prepare your loan package.
In an effort to strengthen the local economy, create jobs, and build strong communities, these non-profit organizations provide business owners with the access to capital and resources they need to successfully start or grow viable businesses.
These organizations provide services to small business owners such as:
- Micro business loans
- Small business loans
- Technical assistance and one-on-one support
- No-cost referrals to local business resources
- Educational presentations on access to capital
Contact information:
ACCION San Diego
404 Euclid Avenue, Ste. 271
San Diego, CA 92114
Website: www.accionsandiego.org
Telephone: 619 795-7250 ext. 402
Iliana Farias, Customer Service Representative
Valley Economic Development Corporation
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 3rd Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91403
Website: www.vedc.org
Telephone: 818-907-9977
Working Solutions
440 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Website: www.tmcworkingsolutions.org
For assistance in English please contact: Tammy Magid, Client Intake Representative, 415-655-5473, tammy@tmcworkingsolutions.org
For assistance in Cantonese, please contact: Agnes Cheung, Business Development Officer, 415-655-5471, agnes@tmcworkingsolutions.org
For assistance in Spanish, please contact: Lorena Roman, Business Development Officer, 415-655-5448, lorena@tmcworkingsolutions.org
*All loans subject to credit approval. Restrictions apply; see banker for details.