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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Oasis Spa’s Journey with SIU Credit Union
Murphysboro, Illinois – February 29, 2024 – A beacon of entrepreneurial spirit shines bright in the heart of Murphysboro, Illinois. Here, amidst the tranquil setting, Oasis Skin and Wellness Center stands as a testament to the community’s collaborative efforts. Anchored by a profound partnership with SIU Credit Union, Oasis finds itself propelled forward, reaping the…
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Panhandle Milling Co
Financing allowed a grain processing co-op to purchase another operation and expand its services.
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Rich Products
The Rich Products’ new state-of-the-art frozen dessert processing center is located in Missouri City, Texas. This 192,000 sq. ft. facility was designed as a Build-to-Suit, to include the latest in food safety designs for production, storage and packaging.
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North Texas Food Bank
Financing to help fund the $27.4M construction cost of the new Northern Distribution Center.
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American SprialWeld Pipe Co.
The project involves the new construction and equipping of a $62.8M, 275,000 sq. ft. spiral welded pipe manufacturing plant in rural Paris, Texas. The project will create 150 full-time jobs with average starting wages for production employees of $46,000 in addition to full benefits.
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Hornell YMCA
The new YMCA will replace the facilities of the 100-year-old Hornell Family YMCA, which plays a central role in the life of this city. The project nearly doubles the Y’s current sq. ft. to 31,628 sq. ft. allowing them to serve more local residents through the expansion of their programs, including in the areas of…
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Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh
Financing supported the renovation of several buildings for the Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh.
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Yonkers Pier
The Yonkers Pier is the only turn-of-the 20th century pier still in use on the Hudson River. The restoration of the Pier is another milestone in the remarkable renewal of the Yonkers waterfront, initiated by the development of nearby Yonkers Public Library and the Board of Education Building. The restored first-floor pavilion of the pier…
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Greenpoint Ozone Park
Acquistion and construction/rehab of prodcution space for small and mid-size manufactures.
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Mesquite Library
The Mesquite Library underwent an extensive facilities expansion and technology revitalization thanks to $10 million from Clearinghouse CDFI.
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Chatham Habitat for Humanity
Financing supported a Habitat for Humanity Build for Chatham Habitat for Humanity, adding affordable, for-sale housing to Siler City, NC.
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Firstfloor Jones LLC
The construction of a new K-12 public school for the public school district of Jones County, North Carolina.
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Marquette Tech District
The Marquette Tech District project involved the adaptive-reuse of two historical buildings that were renovated into a tech-powered business incubation center and a Marriott Courtyard hotel in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Delta Peanut Kennett
Construction of a 130,000 pound blanching plant, seed sheller and buying point for a peanut processing company that is grower owned.
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Interpres Building Solutions
The project involves financing the purchase and rehabilitation of a former firehouse. The building will be used as the office space for the borrower’s engineering firm, Interpres Building Solutions.
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Jordan Valley Innovation Center
Construction of a three-story, 30,000 sq. ft. addition which will allow the Senator Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) to expand and accommodate more tenants while building upon its reputation as a business accelerator and nucleus for collaborative tech research and R&D.
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Habitat For Humanity Metro Maryland – Randolph Road Project
Financing funds 27 for-sale homes that will be sold to homebuyers between 30-80% of the area median income.
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WSCHC Support Corporation
Financing for the Walnut Street Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center.
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Milller’s Court
Affordable housing for teachers; nonprofit office space
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Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.
$15M in new funding, accelerating growth of the company to meet the demand of MIRUM® and CLARUS® product lines.
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Heartland Alliance Health – Uptown
Every year, Heartland Alliance Health works with partners like WellCare Health Plans to achieve that success for thousands of Chicagoans.
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Kroger Fullfillment Center
Construction of a 375,000 sq. ft. e-commerce grocery fulfillment center in Forest Park, Georgia.
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A.G. Rhodes Cobb County
The project includes the construction of a new 75,000 sq. ft., 3-story memory care wing designed to be a model for best practices in person-directed memory care. The new wing will have 72 private memory care beds organized into 6 “households” that have 12 resident rooms, a residential-scale kitchen and dining area, a living room…
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Prince Avenue Market
The 100 Prince project is the redevelopment of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church into a mixed‐use site to include: 34 housing units (10 units will be affordable @ 80% AMI); a grocery space; three small shop spaces. The retail portion of the project consists of construction and development of 20,357 sq. ft. of retail…
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Franklin County Biomass
An Alabama company built two wood biomass plants in Northeast Georgia.
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Bridging The Digital Divide In East Texas
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Empanadas One 8: From Family Tradition to Business Triumph
Claudia Tomison and her daughter, Aranzazu Tapia, immigrated from Chile to the United States with a dream of building a new life in Lufkin, Texas. While they have embraced their American life, they’ve always held a special…
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Connected Future
Bastrop County, Texas, a vibrant yet largely rural region located in Central Texas just southeast of Austin, has long faced significant challenges with internet access. Known for its pine forests, rolling hills, and the…
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Securing the Future
In the neighborhood of Conroe Bay, located in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County just outside of Houston, the hum of daily life depends on something many take for granted: clean, reliable water. The Conroe Water-Sewer…
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Communities Unlimited Expands Housing Services to East Texas
Through a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development and in partnership with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, the Housing Team at Communities Unlimited (CU) has announced its expansion into East Texas. This initiative will bring housing solutions to 10 rural communities, including Queen City (Cass County), Atlanta (Cass County), Linden (Cass County), Alto (Cherokee County), Crockett…
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From Homeless to Hopeful
Jasmine Boyce couldn’t have imagined where she would be today. For nearly two years, she had no permanent home and lived on the streets of Texarkana, Texas. But life has a way of opening doors when least expected. Jasmine…
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Mountain City Rises
How An Appalachian Town Is Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones
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Loan Grown
CU Supports CPA in Rebuilding and Growing Her Business
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Passion Project Turned Venture
She officially launched Ambivert Books in August 2024, an online bookstore based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, dedicated to providing Spanish-language literature for a diverse audience, from native speakers to language learners.
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Yanbin Che
Yanbin Che grew up in the mountain village of Anxi Fujian, which many refer to as the “tea capital of China,” where for many families in the region, tea farming is a source of sustenance, culture and tradition.
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George Hahn
After years of working with Texas-based water treatment firms, George Hahn decided to follow his passion for clean water and launch his own company — AOS Treatment Solutions — in 1999. George used his existing industry connections and expertise to offer a variety of cost-effective services at AOS, eventually becoming a single-point water treatment source…
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Lorris Gibson Jr.
Today, Lorris Gibson Jr. is an executive chef and enterprising small businessowner but that was not always the case. Ten years ago, Lorris had completed chef training and was working in the restaurant industry when he struggled with addiction and he and his wife experienced homelessness. After recovering from his addiction with the help of…
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Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill
Founded by fitness and wellness guru, Heather O’Neill, Sweat Equity sets itself apart in a growing industry through its vision of being a “health and wellness amusement park.” The unique sauna studio offers a diverse range of services, including full-spectrum infrared modalities, cryotherapy, contrast therapies, somadome meditation pods, and IV vitamin infusions. The journey of…
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Dream Big Child Development Center: A Visionary Journey
Antaya Hampton, the visionary behind Dream Big Child Development Center in Glenn Heights, Texas, has always had a passion for childcare. Before launching her business, Antaya worked as a director for a before-and-after school childcare center and later as a Head Start teacher. Her experience also includes mentoring and coaching providers to improve quality in…
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Dr. Andre Xavier Smith
Dr. Andre Smith grew up in a low-income neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother passed away when he was only 10 years old, leaving behind a family of nine children. Due to hardship in the area, Smith says that crime was one of the most appealing routes in his community; however, he chose a different…
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Susan Janeth Gomez-Maldonado
Growing up in a small Mexican border town, Susan found inspiration in her community’s rich art traditions and beauty. When her father’s business led them to new opportunities and a home in the United States, Susan decided she would run her own business someday.
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Rahel Abraham
When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, Rahel Abraham lost her vehicle. Shortly after, she left her job – leaving her “starting from scratch,” with something she calls “a blessing in disguise.” “I was in my home and my vehicle was flooded during Hurricane Harvey. I could not evacuate because the street level was lower than…
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Raul Villarreal
Raul Villarreal is a problem solver. As an electrician, his biggest joy is helping people when they are stressed and offering an immediate fix, literally bringing light into their lives. “I like to be Superman for somebody.”
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Robert Borrego
Robert Borrego enjoyed his successful 34-year long career as a certified jeweler and gemologist, but it was always his dream to open his own fine jewelry business.
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Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman
Rooster Crow Baking Co. is an indie bakery based in San Antonio, Texas, that has made its mark in the local culinary landscape with unique and delectable creations. Lead by owner and baker, Jennifer Riesman, the bakery specializes in quirky pies, custom cakes, kolaches and more, offering a delightful array of treats that cater to…
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The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino
The Beignet Stand has become a San Antonio favorite, known for its delectable New Orleans-inspired treats. From classic powdered sugar beignets to innovative creations like their beignet fried chicken sandwich, The Beignet Stand offers a range of flavors to satisfy every palate. The business, which operates under the umbrella of Southern Grit Flavor, was started…
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XUGUZ, Jessica Gonzalez Zimbron
At the forefront of the virtual tour industry, XUGUZ uses cutting-edge 3D and 360-degree services, to provide an immersive and interactive experience for clients, enabling them to showcase their spaces in a visually captivating manner. Founded in 2015, XUGUZ started as a service for businesses to create 3D tours of their establishments, mainly for Google…
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Eva Wyatt, Aisha Taylor, Kendra Murray
The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges to many individuals, including jobs losses and businesses coming to a halt. Those affected include a group of long-time friends in Houston by the names of Eva Wyatt, Aisha Taylor, and Kendra Murray. Kendra was forced to quit her job as a schoolteacher to reduce COVID exposure for her daughter,…
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Unoma Okorafor
Unoma Okorafor is the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, a manufacturer of premium quality organic superfood and herb products in the form of dietary supplements, herbal teas, and powders that naturally support healthy living.
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On The Road To Success – Memphis Tire Recyclers
Duo David Burgess and Corteney Mack opened Memphis Tire Recyclers to offer a solution to an environmental concern in Memphis, Tennessee.
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How The Propel Loan Helped Bring Nash Dogs To The Table
The right loan at the right time can give a small business a big boost. With the control, flexibility, access and ease of the Propel Loan, Nash Dogs received funding through an expedited decision. From its kiosk in Opry Mills Mall, locals and visitors alike can now find and enjoy Nash Dogs’ 100% angus beef…
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Pathway Lending & iDropped
Pathway Lending helped Tiekel Finnikin’s dream become a reality after working together to open iDropped.
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Susan Lynn Prather
After struggling with an illness that doctors and specialists couldn’t understand, Susan Lynn Prather decided to take a more holistic approach to her health — changing her diet, lifestyle and adding new wellness treatments — and began to see real, positive results.
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A Skier’s Game-Changer: The Clutter Basket Story
Meet Kenneth Mann, a former Air Force officer turned entrepreneur from Colorado, on a mission to revolutionize the skiing experience in lodges across the US and beyond. As an avid skier, he noticed a common hassle during his visits to ski resorts – tables overflowing with helmets, goggles, and gloves, leaving diners with little space…
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Cooper Steel gets key financing
Once fully operational in May of 2025, the steel company is projected to create/retain 333 permanent, full-time jobs and induce an estimated $18.5 million of additional earnings throughout the region, catalyzing further growth for Shelbyville, TN.
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ShotRx
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Delta Blues Alley Café
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Restaurant franchise owner benefits from Innovation Center experience and gives back
It started with a Sonic Drive-In franchise in London in 1996. Since then, Chuck and Mindy Newnham have acquired a total of seven franchises with Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and Sonic.
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Innovation Center business takes interactive training to the next level through virtual reality
EK Media Group can reverse engineer a product to recreate a prototype for a website and use it for interactive training. It also utilizes gaming technology to create e-learning modules where users can then take a test on what they’ve learned using an app.
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Longtime employee buys metal fabrication business, saves jobs in Clinton County
When he started at the company 20 years ago, Michael Watkins never dreamed he would one day own LaCrosse Enclosures. He was hired to be a quality control manager after earning an associate’s degree in applied science from Somerset Community College.
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Vega Concret
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Sweet Mama T’s
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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RP Detail
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Print Mania
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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E&S Pallets
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Noe’s Lawn Care & Dumpster Rental
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Dr. Tonya Lyons
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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The Turner Family
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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PACE provides comprehensive care, alternative to nursing home
KHIC provided the financing for PACE to start up the centers in Wayne and Madison counties.
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Home sweet medical home
Dayspring Health Medical Clinic expands in Williamsburg
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Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation provides $450,000 loan for industrial park in Burkesville
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation announced a $450,000 community facilities loan to the Burkesville-Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority for the purchase of 93 acres for a business-industrial park.
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Jessica Drye
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Ouachita Baptist University Department of Nursing
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Venue at Westwind
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Dawson Employment Agency
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Church Court Apartments
Southern Bank Borrower Stories
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Investing in alpacas
Kentucky is known for horses. The fastest, most powerful, and most beautiful thoroughbreds in the world are bred and race in the state. The horse farms around central Kentucky are stunning and have been the setting for books, movies and documentaries. But alpacas? In Kentucky?
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Stone Gully Farm
Kate Stone founded Stone Gully Farm in 2013 when she and her husband moved to Kentucky and purchased a 180-acre Owsley County farm. She received one SOAR Farm Loan in 2022 and another this year for $7,500.
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Durand Senior Apartments Now Open!
Durand Senior Apartments is a multifamily, mixed income development project located on Culver Road in the Town of Irondequoit. The development involved the demolition of 2 vacant churches and new construction of two buildings as 70 affordable apartments serving seniors age 55 and older with incomes between 50% and 80% AMI. The development includes ground…
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Mayor Evans joins project partners and opens applications for second round of ‘Buy the Block’ homes
Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined today by Rochester City Councilmembers and project partners to open the application period for the second round of homes for the City’s “Buy the Block – Greenlining for a Better Rochester” program. The City of Rochester initiative is designed to strengthen city neighborhoods and create generational wealth for residents…
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Timing Is Everything
The Great Barns Company got its start over 6 years ago, when co-owner Christopher McGrath decided to build upon a 30-year reputation of expert craftmanship to realize his own dream of starting a small business. Founded by Christopher and his wife Christine, Great Barns has taken the helm in constructing some of Cape Cod’s most…
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Pivoting for Success
The pandemic forced many small businesses to change and adapt, and Boston-based Q’s Nuts was no exception.
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Reaping the Rewards of Hard Work
In a year of heavy competition and changing traveler priorities, these two inns exceeded expectations and have been lauded as one of their favorites. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, the Travelers’ Choice Awards honor the best in travel, recognizing the places that delivered the most exceptional experiences.
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Opportunity Knocks
Pigmenta Permanent Cosmetics – Cape Cod: When it comes to business, finding the right opportunity at the right time is everything.
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Ernie’s Harvest Time
Poor access to healthy food is a growing problem in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Food Trust, more than 2.8 million people residing in the state’s low income and rural areas lack access to grocery stores, limiting them from fresh produce, quality meat and nutritious options. This number includes over 700,000 children and 523,000 seniors.
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CORE Credit Union
CORE Credit Union is recognized as a Community Leader through its investment in expanding local news coverage. Thanks to this local businesses participation in the Community Leaders Program we are able to enhance areas of content in Statesboro that were underserved in the past. CORE Credit Union proudly supports Success and stories about successful initiatives,…
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Small Business Spotlight: Inside and Out Pet Care
“Working with CEF’s Business Navigators gave me the opportunity to talk to about finances, marketing, and other topics that I have not seen offered with any other loan company.”
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Loveland Microloan Fund
The partnership between CEF and Loveland began in 2015 to provide loans to small businesses within the city limits of Loveland. This fund was created to provide an affordable, flexible loan solution for those not able to obtain traditional loan financing to start or grow their business.
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Floyd: A Story of Revitalization
Floyd, Virginia, is home to families across generations as well as newcomers who have embraced the town as their own. Like so many other small towns across America, Floyd suffered from the rise and fall of manufacturing – namely, the textile industry. But they were not deterred.
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Revitalizing the Historic Masonic Theater
The Historic Masonic Theatre has always had a way of capturing one’s imagination. Since opening in 1906, it has been a center for the arts, entertainment, education, and community in Clifton Forge, Virginia. After several changes in ownership, the Theatre eventually fell into disrepair. But in 2009, a group of engaged community members came together…