Combined with our ACF Regional Rise Fund, First Southwest Bank's Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund, and the Childcare Capital & Infrastructure Fund, we have started 2026 with a variety of new financing options tailored to meet diverse community needs.
We've also launched our new streamlined loan platform to enhance our loan customer experience—reach out to our team if you need assistance accessing your account.
Read on to discover all the resources, workshops, and funding opportunities available to support your success this month.
In closing, I'd like to take a moment to honor Jim Olp, a SBDC consultant who worked with countless rural businesses for over 30 years. I had the privilege of working alongside him for many years, and he was an incredible human being whose dedication, expertise, and genuine care for entrepreneurs touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed.
Thank you for reading and sharing this newsletter. Together, we're building stronger, more resilient communities.
Rosy McDonough
Executive Director, First Southwest Community Fund
