by Jai Sen | Nov 9, 2026 | Training
At Grow America, we know that creating lasting change in our communities takes more than passion, it takes practical tools, creative deal-structuring skills, and know-how tailored to the real challenges you tackle every day. To ensure our curriculum continuously...
by Jai Sen | Oct 19, 2026 | Training
When a business owner comes to you for a loan, you’re responsible for assessing the four C’s of credit: character, capacity, collateral, and cash flow. Together, these metrics help you determine whether or not a small business can reliably pay back a new loan. Cash...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 5, 2026 | Training
When a small business financing need becomes complex, when additional expertise can help move a project forward, or when economic development professionals need advanced training, Cuyahoga County (Ohio) has a network of partners it can call upon. Grow America has...
by Jai Sen | Jul 13, 2026 | Grow America News, New Markets Tax Credits, Small Business Lending, Technical Assistance, Training
In downtown Wilmington, Delaware, one of the most economically underserved communities in the United States, something remarkable is happening. A $73 million educational campus called The Bridge is coming to fruition and already breathing new life into empty office...
by Grow America Staff | May 7, 2026 | Training
Name: Jelka Wickham Certifications: Working towards Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification Favorite Grow America courses: ED101 Economic Development Finance (Remote), ED 201 Business Credit Analysis (Remote) “Attending these classes has...
by Grow America Staff | Oct 6, 2025 | Training
Instructor: Andria Martinez, West Region Field Director for Grow America Learn With Andria In: ED 101 (x) and ED 201 (x) “I think people get lost in the numbers [in class], and they’re trying to get the answer right, but I try to bring it back to real life. Why do you...
