Community Loan Fund launches Online Training, with support from JPMorgan Chase
The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and [Read More]
Beautiful and unusual: Makeup Curio makes up witches one day and brides the next
At Makeup Curio, Jenn Dugan "blends the beautiful and the unusual," and provides a mix of makeup and esthetic services. Her services include special occasion makeup - and special effects makeup. Dugan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from Marist College, an Associates in Business Administration from Schenectady County Community College and her NYS Esthetics License. She opened the Makeup Curio in downtown Schenectady in 2017 with a loan from the Community Loan Fund.
This couple is on fire for dance – and you will be, too
Natalia O’Connor is a National Champion, World Semi-finalists and [Read More]
Camp Little Notch promotes strong, resilient women
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region loaned Camp Little Notch the money they needed to purchase a former Girl Scout camp, to secure the camp for future generations of young women.
Puzzles Bakery offers a missing piece for the community
Pratt started Puzzles in 2015, with help from the Community Loan Fund. "I'm a firm believer that every dollar we spend in our communities is like casting a vote for the world we want to live in," says Pratt. "We are so fortunate that the Community Loan Fund was willing to invest in Puzzles Bakery & Café early on-- this allowed us to open our doors for business and fulfill our mission of providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with special needs."
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region welcomes NY Federal Reserve Bank President
John Williams, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York visited the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region to meet several minority and women business owners that the Loan Fund has assisted.
New “Jobsite Financing” program keeps MWBE contractors on the job
Albany, NY – Construction is big business in the Capital [Read More]
Bliss smoothies off to smooth start
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region helps two small business owners on joint venture, Bliss. The business focuses on juice, smoothies, combined with health and wellness classes.
From hobby to Harlem Fashion Week, Kema’s Kreations hits runway
Small business owner gets help from Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. Loan Fund provides small business loans, training, and office space to local entrepreneurs.
Orange Street Incubator
Small Business Incubator Office Space Available Now Various office sizes [Read More]
