During the upcoming session of the SSBCI Learning Series, we will explore the intersection between the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and how GGRF awardees and SSBCI state program managers can work together to support these programs. Engage directly with recently announced awardees and industry experts. Register today!

The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued $31.4 million in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds to construct and equip the new Global Academy of South Carolina in Spartanburg. The tax-exempt bonds will be used to finance the conversion of a 120,000-square-foot former sports academy into a public charter school.

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new partnership between the Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) and Lendistry to bridge the financing gap that often hinders small businesses from competing for contracts and reaching their full potential in the energy sector. The Memorandum of Agreement represents a significant step forward in advancing EJE's mission to increase equal and equitable access to opportunities for small and minority businesses.

Montgomery County and the city are partnering to use American Rescue Plan dollars to support small businesses. A portion of the funding will go to create the Small Business One Stop Shop and also the Access to Capital loan program. The Small Business One Stop Shop will offer training to help people start, manage, and expand their small businesses. Gaitway Solutions will manage the Small Business One Stop Shop.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels, and create jobs and new market opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. In all, USDA is providing $238 million in funding through the Rural Energy for America Program and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.

Newly announced awards of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dollars in two national programs mark a significant step toward channeling millions of dollars in clean energy financing to households, small businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations in Michigan. This funding will provide Michigan lenders the opportunity to expand green lending product offerings and increase their impact in our communities.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in awards through the Solar for All grant competition. The grant competition is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which created EPA's $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The 60 selections will provide funds to states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits across the country to develop long-lasting solar programs.

The Chicago City Council voted 32-17 on Friday to borrow $1.25 billion during the next five years to fund a wide-ranging slate of projects designed to expand the supply of affordable homes and good-paying jobs. The approval represents a major win for Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has touted the proposal as a way to make Chicago a more equitable place to live by "investing in people" and expanding the city's economic capacity — without raising taxes on Chicago property owners.

The Client Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and guiding the intake staff with daily monitoring of a robust pipeline of applications and ensuring applications are reviewed and processed within the program guidelines. Responsibilities include logging new applications and assigning to staff, providing day-to-day guidance, monitoring the eligibility and assignment process of applicants to the network partners, troubleshooting applicant concerns, and identifying resolutions that are in line with program guidelines.

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