Technical Assistance
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Building Capacity
Catalyst offers expertise and resources to small business owners and mission-aligned organizations to help them build capacity and meet their full potential. We also work with public bodies, banks, and credit unions to create and launch innovative funding programs for businesses that don't qualify for conventional loans.
Small Business Coaching
Technical assistance and coaching for small business owners
Catalyst is managed by a team of entrepreneurs who understand the challenges faced by small businesses. We provide feedback and advice to our small business borrowers as they develop their strategic and financial plans, and introduce them to our network of legal, accounting, banking and other professionals.
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Public Private Partnerships
Partnering with public agencies to create funding programs for under-served communities
Catalyst works with municipalities and public agencies to develop and administer funding prorgrams for microenterprises and small businesses located within, or providing goods and services to, low- and moderate-income communities.
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Expanding Lending Platforms
Partnering with banks and credit unions to offer flexible funding options
Catalyst partners with banks, credit unions and other commercial lenders to offer loans and other funding options to small businesses that are not yet qualified for conventional loans. We help banks and credit unions develop risk management strategies that allow them to extend credit to start-ups and small businesses that otherwise wouldn't qualify under current guidelines.
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