Linda Chandler, Director of Investments at the Community Loan Fund has announced her retirement effective April 2024, after 16 years with the organization. During her time with the organization, Linda was paramount as it pertained to overseeing our long standing investors and donors. With her efforts, the Loan Fund has grown substantially over the last 16 years and has allowed us to [Read More]

Are you interested in jumpstarting your food business, but can’t find or afford a location? Capital Roots may have just the space you need. Located at 598 River Street, across the street from hundreds of apartments and conveniently located on Troy’s BusPlus Blue Line, Capital Roots has two kiosks available to businesses for daily pop-ups during current market hours or longer-term [Read More]

The Community Loan Fund is proud to welcome Melissa Snyder to our newly implemented "Development Coordinator" position! A native of Colonie and a graduate of The College of Saint Rose (07) with a B.A in Public Communications; Melissa will maintain and expand relationships with current and prospective investors while also managing our investment database. Melissa will also be a key part [Read More]

Albany, NY- The Community Loan Fund is proud to announce that is has been awarded $800,000 through Round XIII of the New York State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Round XIII included grant funds from Empire State Development (ESD) and was made available on a competitive basis to support the immediate needs of communities across the state. This $800,000 award from [Read More]