Wells Fargo’s head of small business banking, Derek Ellington, visits the podcast to share how the “Hope, USA” grant program and the Open for Business Fund are investing in small businesses to promote economic growth. While the “Hope, USA” initiative has helped revitalize and beautify 16 community business corridors across the country, the Open for Business Fund is investing some $420 million in programs to help support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more about these funding programs, and the opportunities Derek sees for business owners to access banks and bankers for ongoing advice. Topics include: 2:18 - Derek's role at Wells Fargo 3:42 - Is it a good time to be a small business? 6:14 - What red flags could hamper SMBs from accessing traditional bank loans? 10:06 - Goals of the Hope USA initiative to transform select shopping districts 13:23 - Hope USA partners applicants with a local nonprofit 15:06 - Open for Business Fund also supports SMBs 19:48 - Bankers can support SMBs with regular dialogue, networking introductions, more 24:09 - Why has Wells Fargo launched this initiative?
Resources: How can your business prepare to seek financing and improve your odds of securing this critical support? Read our article at www.paychex.com/articles/finance/securing-small-business-financing.
Where can you find alternate funding sources for your small business? Review your options at www.paychex.com/articles/startup/small-business-funding-need-to-know.
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