Stories from our Borrowers
Ozuké is a 5 year old, women run fermentation company that makes 100% organic krauts, kim chi and pickles from local produce.
"The Local Matters Loan helped our company make deposits for early crop planning with farmers. This gives them (and us) some security going into the growing season. It also helped purchase some much needed packaging equipment which has helped streamline our process at the plant.
"We love what we do and this loan helped us do it better. Thanks!"
- Willow and Mara
"The Local Matters Loan helped our company make deposits for early crop planning with farmers. This gives them (and us) some security going into the growing season. It also helped purchase some much needed packaging equipment which has helped streamline our process at the plant.
"We love what we do and this loan helped us do it better. Thanks!"
- Willow and Mara
The Urban Farm Company
The Urban Farm Company's mission is to make it as easy as possible for people to grow their own fresh, healthy food right in their backyard. They install raised bed organic vegetable gardens for homeowners and businesses using a great soil mix and simple gardening method that makes is easy for beginner gardeners to grow a lot of food in a small space. After planting, they provide extensive help and education throughout the season to ensure new gardeners are successful.
"The LMI loan has been tremendously helpful in allowing our company to grow over the past several years. We have used the LMI loan for working capital to help fund inventory and other business expenses prior to the busy garden-installation season.
"Like most home services or landscaping companies, business growth is capital intensive, and strong seasonal demand requires significant up-front investment each year. This often leads to cash management challenges.
"The LMI loan has allowed us to grow while maintaining healthy cash."
"Like most home services or landscaping companies, business growth is capital intensive, and strong seasonal demand requires significant up-front investment each year. This often leads to cash management challenges.
"The LMI loan has allowed us to grow while maintaining healthy cash."