CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Unlocking Local Capital: The Power of a Food-Focused Loan Guarantee
During this national webinar, CDFA introduces an innovative loan guarantee program designed specifically to unlock financing for food and farm businesses. This new tool is aimed at accelerating local investment by reducing risk for lenders and increasing access to capital for mission-aligned food systems projects. Whether you’re a funder, CDFI, food entrepreneur, or policymaker, this session explores how a dedicated guarantee can transform regional food economies and expand equitable access to financing.
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Speakers:
Fawn Zimmerman
Managing Director, CDFA Advisory Services
Council of Development Finance Agencies
Lauren Manning
Executive Director
Food System 6
Karen Hiniker Simons
Director of Innovative Finance
Food System 6
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