Microlending itself is not a novel idea, Springer said, but it's not as widespread as other types of community development lending programs available to businesses, he said. "I believe there's a lot ...

In addition to crowdfunding, microlending is a possible alternative for small businesses seeking alternative forms of investment. Many entrepreneurs believe that microlending is only a funding option ...

What better way to draw attention to the power of microlending to lift millions out of poverty than this year’s award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus. Yunus and his ...

Rachel Cook was working as a futures trader when she had a revelation: Making money is great, but helping others do so is better. After reading an article on how microloans can benefit businesswomen ...

EAST GRAND FORKS — A new lending program through the East Grand Forks Economic Development Authority will provide an opportunity for local businesses to receive funding for projects without needing to ...

Dec. 14, 2004–As microfinance continues to emerge as a means of alleviating poverty in developing countries, it has also become an attractive market for U.S.-based financial start-ups. Microfinance, ...

Rochester, N.Y., used to be a company town. The city’s robust economy was driven by its largest employers: Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb. Kodak Tower dominated the Rochester skyline for more than 50 ...

Subscribe to BizTimes Daily – Local news about the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. The Riverwest Investment Cooperative has started a ...

After resigning as Avon's CEO nearly six years ago, Andrea Jung changed the direction of her career and in 2014 became president and CEO of Grameen America. The nonprofit lender specializes in small ...

New identity part of national growth strategy for microlending program aimed at skilled immigrants and refugees CALGARY, Aug. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Since 2005, Immigrant Access Fund Canada has helped 4000 ...