News

Daniel Marsh: I am announcing my retirement

January 21, 2026

After more than 50 years dedicated to economic and community development, and nearly a decade serving as President and CEO of this small but mighty organization, the time has come for me to announce my retirement.

Grow America Earns ‘A+’ S&P Global Rating, Signaling Strength for the Community Development Sector

January 16, 2026

Grow America (formerly NDC) has received an ‘A+’ issuer credit rating (ICR) with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. This rating highlights the organization’s significant financial stability and its long-standing commitment to increasing capital flow for community development in underserved urban and rural areas nationwide.

How Partnerships Keep Doors Open: Bryan Doxford on Grow America’s Second Look Program

January 12, 2026

We sat down with Bryan to discuss how the Second Look Program works, why it creates wins for everyone involved, and where he sees the biggest opportunities ahead.

5 conversations to have with your lender to build trust and set yourself up for an approval

January 8, 2026

Communication with your lender is crucial to funding approval. In fact, your communication with your lender matters almost as much as your financials.

Grow America recognizes Raquel Favela

January 2, 2026

Grow America celebrates the leadership and accomplishments of Raquel Favela, Executive Managing Director of Technical Advisory Services, whose tenure strengthened Grow America’s partnerships and expanded its national reach in housing, economic development, and community finance.

Grow America Awarded $75M New Markets Tax Credit Allocation

December 30, 2025

This latest award brings the organization’s total cumulative NMTC allocation to $974 million, furthering its mission to drive equity and investment into the nation’s most underserved communities.

2026 Business Resolutions That Actually Stick: The 12-month Financial Planning Calendar

December 15, 2025

To ensure you reach your goals next year, we developed a simple solution: 12 monthly financial tasks, each taking 2-4 hours but delivering high-impact returns.

Inventory management mastery: balancing stock levels with cash flow needs

December 5, 2025

Four steps you should follow to get your orders right and proactively manage your inventory.

What Makes Grow America 7(a) Loans Different from Bank 7(a) Loans?

December 5, 2025

We offer SBA 7(a) loans to small business owners who are often turned down in “but for” scenarios, meaning they would qualify for a bank’s 7(a) loan “but for” one or two extenuating circumstances.

Request for Proposals: CDP Washington SSBCI Fund (Contract Number: 24-74211-005)

December 1, 2025

Grow America is looking to consult with a Venture Capital expert who can collaborate to develop auditable and defensible Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).