In this segment we take a look at two alternative funding
websites, in an effort to assist other entities looking for investors. Logically (due to the current condition of
our economy), traditional financing outlets have been extremely harsh with
their approval of business loans. This
has been especially true in regards to urban, rural and native
communities. Thankfully, sites such as www.opportunityfinance.net & www.microenterpriseworks.org offer entrepreneurs targeting these disenfranchised areas,
financial support.
Opportunity Finance Network
“Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is a
national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs)
investing in opportunities that benefit low-income, low-wealth, and other
disadvantaged communities across America” (Opportunity Finance, 2012).
The
members of the company (OFN) are performance-oriented and responsible investors
that aim to spark job growth in the areas that need it most. The goal of their initiative is to stimulate sound financial returns and real changes for
people and communities. To date the
company has provided well over $23.2 billion dollars in financing in urban,
rural, and Native communities. By providing guidance in 5 key areas (Financing, Public Policy, Knowledge Sharing, Strategic Consulting & Strategic Communications), the network plans to continuously expand. Which is best exemplified within their mission statement.
“OFN’s mission through 2025 is to lead CDFIs and their partners to ensure that low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities have access to affordable, responsible financial products and services” (Opportunity Finance, 2012).
For a list of qualifications & requirements click the link below
Association For Enterprise
Opportunity
“AEO supports the development of strong
and effective U.S. microbusiness initiatives to assist underserved
entrepreneurs in starting, stabilizing, and expanding businesses” (Association
For Enterprise Opportunity, 2012).
This company focuses on 4 pertinent causes including:
·
Voice (promoting awareness)
The networks success is apparent. To date it has helped more than two
million entrepreneurs create jobs. It
has also secured more than $300 million federal dollars for microbusiness
industry participants.
“Through AEO managed programs, member
organizations have received around $20 million dollars of private funding to
improve and expand vital programs and services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs
and communities” (Association For Enterprise Opportunity, 2012).
For a list of
qualifications & requirements click the link below
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