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Southern Arizona 

COALITION FOR EQUITABLE CAPITAL 

WHO WE ARE:

We are a dedicated team of lenders who genuinely care about our community. Our passion is supporting small business owners in realizing their dreams. We recognize the shortcomings of traditional capital systems that have excluded many. Our mission is to improve Arizona for everyone by empowering families to create generational wealth through their creativity and hard work. While budgets may be tight, we find ways to make it work through collaboration (and copious amounts of coffee).

THIS PROJECT:

The members of our coalition are employing innovative underwriting methods, which in turn requires enhanced communication across sectors and agencies to gain a comprehensive understanding of the resources utilized by small businesses and their lending history.

 

We have created a share portal in order to ensure that small businesses are aware of all of the community resources and also receive the appropriate support without overextending themselves. Additionally, we recognize that unfortunately from time to time there may be individuals who are taking advantage, and we must remain accountable to our stakeholders by conducting thorough due diligence.

Interested in Joining the Coalition?
This coalition is open to lending institutions that actively offer micro-loans or character-based lending products in Southern Arizona. 

LOCAL FIRST

Key  Lending Contact: 

Kimber Lanning

Key Organizational Contact:

Jessica Barfield

GROUNDSWELL

Key  Lending Contact:

Mark McKenna

Key Organizational Contact:

Dre Thompson

Growth
partners

Key Lending Contact: 

Alexa Rodriguez

Key Organizational Contact: 

Andre Whittington​

CIC

Key Lending Contact: 

Caroline Nelson

Key Organizational Contact: Danny Knee​

Startup
Tucson

Key Lending Contact: 

Keneshia Raymond

Key Organizational Contact:

Liz Pocock

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