Programs

Greenwood Archer Capital (GAC) has a portfolio of small business and community development loan products that are designed to help you find the financing and services you need. Learn more about our programs and how a GAC small business loan can help you reach your goals this year.

Our programs

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General Lending

GAC provides entrepreneurs with loans and technical assistance necessary to start and/or grow their business. Contact our lenders to learn more about our extensive and flexible offerings. loans@greenwoodarchercapital.org

 
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Your Forte, Our Finance

GAC and the What’s Your Forte Foundation (WYFF) have joined forces to create the Your Forte, Our Finance program. The program aims to, invest, grow, and rebuild the communities on the south and west sides of Chicago.

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EMPOWER

EMPOWER, a partnership with Business Services Collective, is a transformative partnership model investing in construction entrepreneurs by providing back-office support services and equitable access to business capital and projects that lead the way for community autonomy, a stronger infrastructure and wealth creation.

 
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Healthy Living, Healthy Financing

Healthy Living, Healthy Financing (HLHF) promotes health and wellness and seeks to eliminate food deserts in low-to-moderate income communities. Through this initiative, GAC provides innovative financial solutions that work to provide the right capital in the right way to local food growers, purchasers or other entities that support the local food ecosystem. Programs under HLHF incentivizes businesses to source food locally grown, enabling them to provide healthier food options in the communities in which they serve. 

Interested in learning more about our lending programs?

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GAC’s products and services provide access to all forms of capital for business owners that do not have access to conventional sources of financing.