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Finance

Mainvest | March 30, 2022

Mainvest partners with Meta and is listed on Meta's Small Business Resource as a source of funding. Mainvest is the investment platform connecting small businesses with local investors. Meta established its Small Business Funding section in 2021 to link SMBs to purpose-driven grant and loan possibilities, business resources, and small business networking groups. With the advent of Mainvest, SMBs may now explore alternate funding choices that support their community engagement and long-term g...

Finance

Finastra | April 13, 2022

Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. SMEs using Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be able to access and unlock vital financing offers without leaving their business management platform. This move will enable SME owners to access relevant and valuable business financing in a seamless...

Industry Outlook

Pillar | February 11, 2022

Pillar launched an inaugural round of grantees and an open call for applications in Rainier Valley. In partnership with local community-based organizations, the initiative directs philanthropic dollars to independently owned businesses providing vital jobs, goods, and services. Pillar develops its grantmaking method by identifying and partnering with reputable local groups. Global Majority Consortium (GMC) co-led early community engagement and recipient selection in Rainier Valley...

Small Business Advice

Mirror Digital | August 19, 2022

Mirror Digital has been listed as the fourth "Best Small Business" for the "2022 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles." Presented by Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ), the 16th annual awards honor 100 Los Angeles-based businesses that are setting trends and redefining the employee experience.Mirror Digital is a pioneer in the digital media industry, operating the largest network of multicultural publishers and creators in the U.S., connecting Fortune 500 brands and advertiser...