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SRI donates recovery kits to MWBEs
June 9 - Strategic Response Initiatives (SRI) today announced the launch of a small business support program aimed at helping these businesses reopen safely in response to COVID-19. SRI’s kits include strategic guidance and access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies. This new program from SRI is supported by the Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce, the Community Loan Fund of [Read More]
SRI Announces Small Business Recovery Program – Includes PPE Kits
As businesses begin the reopening process, many feel overwhelmed by the public health regulations and may not know where to turn. Strategic Response Initiatives (SRI) has launched a volunteer program aimed at helping small businesses reopen safely in response to COVID-19. These reopening kits will be donated by SRI and its partners to minority owned, disadvantaged, and small businesses located in New [Read More]
Presenting our next round of COVID-19 grant recipients
The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is proud to introduce the COVID-19 Small Business Continuity Program grant recipients. We would not be able to provide these grant awards without the generous support of our funders: Neil and Jane Golub, the Capital Region Chamber, Berkshire Bank, Citizens Bank, KeyBank, as well as other community organizations and municipalities. With their support, we have [Read More]
Presenting our first round of COVID-19 grant recipients
The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is proud to introduce the first round of COVID-19 Small Business Continuity Program grant recipients. We would not be able to provide these grant awards without the generous support of our funders: Neil and Jane Golub, the Capital Region Chamber, Berkshire Bank, Citizens Bank, KeyBank, as well as other community organizations and municipalities. With their [Read More]
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and Local Coalition Launch COVID-19 Grant Program to Assist Small Businesses
April 30 - During this time of unprecedented economic hardship, local banks and community organizations have banded together to launch a new grant program in order to stabilize Capital Region small businesses. The COVID-19 Small Business Continuity Grant Programwill award small businesses up to $20,000 to help them stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Small businesses can use the grant funds to [Read More]
Community Loan Fund ready to support small businesses and nonprofits during COVID-19 crisis
March 17 - As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region wants its clients, colleagues, and borrowers to know that the Community Loan Fund is here for them. “While the health of our staff, clients, and stakeholders is our number one priority, we are steadfast in our commitment to our mission and we are working [Read More]
Events Calendar
September 2025
9-Week Business Planning Course Sale has ended
October 2025
Community Loan Fund 40th Annual Event
Dream Bigger: Align Your Money Mindset With your Goals
November 2025
