Ep. 72| Confronting Barriers To Capital in America's New Era | THE CONVERSATIONS UNEARTHED PODCASR
By Breonna Moore · August 14, 2025 · 1:16:27 read
Category: Business & Economy
Show: Moore Than Money Podcast
Join us for a compelling conversation with Leah Fremouw, President & CEO of Bridging Virginia, and Chris Cain, Director of Capital Access, as we explore how this nonprofit CDFI is expanding affordable capital and technical support to historically marginalized small businesses across Virginia. From
Join us for a compelling conversation with Leah Fremouw, President & CEO of Bridging Virginia, and Chris Cain, Director of Capital Access, as we explore how this nonprofit CDFI is expanding affordable capital and technical support to historically marginalized small businesses across Virginia.
From emergency COVID-19 funding to today, Bridging Virginia serves a client base that’s 84% people of color and 90% women of color, offering loans up to $50K for expansion, equipment, startups, and more.
We also discuss the impact of the rollback of DEI initiatives, shifts at public institutions, and the potential ripple effects of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on business owners and communities.
Packed with practical business tips, learn how Bridging Virginia fosters resilience through creative financing and community partnerships.
More info: https://www.bridgingvirginia.com/
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