Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) Gets New Resource to Boost Opportunities for Local Underserved Entrepreneurs

Lendistry, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at leveling the financial playing field for black, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. This venture marks a significant stride in equipping these enterprises with much-needed access to capital, specially crafted to meet their distinct needs and goals. As part of the national network of local black community serving chambers, the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce (GBBCC) will gain access to this new resource to assist the local underserved entrepreneurs that they serve.

This new USBC Lending Portal, powered by Lendistry, will emerge as a crucial resource for underserved small businesses in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. Key advantages of the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry include:

• Rapid financing availability, with funds accessible in as little as five days
• Extended loan terms of up to 10 years
• Competitive, market-friendly interest rates
• Loan amounts ranging from $25,000 to $5 million.

 For further details and to access the USBC Lending Portal Powered by Lendistry, visit https://usblackchambers.org/lendistry/. Use the Chambers Lending Portal to Select GBBCC.

To read press release, click here

Free Staff Training Opportunity from Credit Builders Alliance

Credit Builders Alliance has a limited, free opportunity to take their “Credit as an Asset” and “Credit as an Asset: Small Business” training courses online and on-demand. That means you take the take course online at your own pace and on your own schedule. This is a training for non-profit organizations that are seeking to work with clients on credit buildings, with a particular focus on credit building for diverse entrepreneurs.

With the support of Kaiser Permanente, this is a first come, first serve opportunity offered at no cost (up to a $525 value) to you. There are a limited number of spots so register today and use code kp25-vpcod

Join fellow coaches, counselors, and lenders in building your credit knowledge from one of these on-demand trainings options: 

1) Credit as an Asset  

2) Credit as an Asset: Small Business

3) Credit as an Asset and Credit as an Asset: Small Business Bundle

To register for either training:   

1. Visit cbatraininginstitute.org
2. Login/Create an account.  
3. Wait 1 – 2 business days for your account to be approved if you haven’t already created one.  
4. Once your account is approved or if you have an existing Training Institute account, register for Credit as an Asset or Credit as an Asset: Small Business or The Bundle  
5. Use code kp25-vpcod at checkout.  

Complete the course to receive your certificate and free access to consumer-facing curricula to use in your community.  

Please reach out to training@creditbuildersalliance.org if you have any questions.

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