Shimer Square
A different kind of loan from a different kind of lender.
Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation (Bridge Investment) is a mission-driven, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to helping small businesses and microenterprises by providing loan capital with flexible terms and rates to help them sustain and grow. Bridge Investment is a national non-profit, but focuses its work in the states of Iowa and Illinois within areas with the highest need. Loans outside of Iowa and Illinois will be considered on a case by case basis. Business applicants may be in the start-up phase, existing, or expanding.
We are a CDFI. Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are dedicated to delivering responsible lending opportunities. By putting community first, we offer fair and affordable loans and financial products that will facilitate your access to financial opportunities and success. CDFIs reach deep and lend where it counts.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
SERVICES
To address working cash flow needs of existing or expanding businesses through small business and microlending.
To entities utilizing development agreements for the purpose of real estate transactions.
To entities seeking to assist with pre-development costs of businesses or real estate activities.
By offering loans, guidance, and resources to small and emerging businesses, Bridge Investment is looking to create community impact, emphasize projects that are in highly distressed locations, have strong alignment with other community initiatives, create jobs, and provide critical services. We will work individually with each borrower to ensure that the loan product is aligned with your business needs.
ABOUT
Bridge Investment works to advance job creation and economic guidance by providing community development financing to businesses and projects that matter. By offering loans, guidance, and resources, Bridge Investment works to empower entrepreneurs to be a catalyst for change in their communities.
Since its inception in 2014, Bridge Investment has been working to build up its capacity to make a difference in communities that need it most. Bridge Investment has grown from a non-profit with $100,000 in start-up funds to an organization that has originated over $4 million in loans to create and grow small businesses, preserve affordable housing, and jobs.
A certified CDFI since 2017, Bridge Investment initial CDFI footprint expanded in 2020 from a 6-county area to statewide Investment Areas across Iowa and Illinois.
Projects financed by Bridge Investment have strong community alignment with other initiatives that create jobs and generate additional private investment. This investment helps to strengthen economically disadvantaged communities. You can see our impact here.
Loans Made
Loans Originated
Jobs Created & Retained
Small Businesses & Microenterprises Financed to Date
Affordable Housing Developments Financed to Date
ABOUT
American Bank & Trust
Chuck Sorensen
Dr. Ahmed Okba
TBK Bank
Justin Peterson
BankORION
Kevin Schoonmaker, Chair
Estes Construction
Ric Parades
Quad City Bank & Trust
Marcus Wynn
Dan Blocher
Bush Construction
Sameer Kulkarni
Russell Construction
John Daly
Community State Bank
Karen Reynolds
Sauk Valley Bank
Dirk Meminger, Secretary
Frank Nowinski
SENB Bank
Matt Wynn, Treasurer
CBI Bank & Trust
Kevin Schoonmaker
Chair
Vacant
Vice Chair
Matt Wynn
Treasurer
Dirk Meminger
Secretary
Loredia Dixon
Open Door Program
Denise Isaac
FINRA
Shelley Sheehy
River Cities Development Services
Molly Newell
EnviroNET
Shelly Tucciarelli
Turtle Clan Development Services
Dan Hawkins
Ward Murray Pace & Johnson
Rick Seidler
Central States Development Partners, CDE
Bridge Investment has a management agreement with Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), an experienced national non-profit specializing in all aspects of community development. It is through this management agreement that GROWTH’s President/CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President devote time to support the organization and meet its strategic goals and business strategies. Through this management agreement, GROWTH provides financial services, administrative, operations, and strategic planning assistance.
Have questions about our Loan Products? Schedule a 15 minute consultation with our loan officer today.
Have questions about our Financial Literacy & Training programs? Schedule a consultation with our loan officer today.
Join Bridge Investment and have a seat at the table to help change communities and make a difference for businesses.