November is a month of gratitude, growth, and celebration at FSWCF! We're thrilled to share an impact update—thanks to strong partnerships, we've expanded our team, launched new loan funds, and grown our free educational programming across rural Colorado.

 

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Exciting Partnership News! We're proud to partner with Northwest Colorado Innovation Center to launch Northwest Catalyst Capital—a microloan fund serving entrepreneurs in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties.

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Commercial Lender. We seek a mission-driven professional to grow our lending portfolio and support underserved rural entrepreneurs.

 

A few additional dates to note: National Entrepreneurs Day is November 19, Small Business Saturday is November 29 and Colorado Gives Day is December 9 but early giving starts now!

 

Thank you for reading and sharing this newsletter. Together, we're building stronger, more resilient communities.

 

Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving.

 

Rosy McDonough
Executive Director, First Southwest Community Fund

 

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We seek a mission-driven, results-oriented lender to manage and grow our small business and commercial lending portfolio, with an emphasis on underserved and rural communities. The Lender will be responsible for identifying borrower needs, underwriting and originating loans, managing a dynamic loan portfolio, and supporting entrepreneurial clients throughout their business journey.

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