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The Power of Property Ownership for Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

The Power of Property Ownership for Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Jun 22, 2023

Discover how property ownership empowers Black entrepreneurs and what financial institutions like Stearns Bank can do to support them.

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The Four Most Common Challenges Facing Black Women Entrepreneurs

The Four Most Common Challenges Facing Black Women Entrepreneurs

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Feb 28, 2023

Black women make up the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, but they face a disproportionate number of obstacles. Read about them here.

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How Can Banks Drive Change in Low-Income Communities?

How Can Banks Drive Change in Low-Income Communities?

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Nov 16, 2022

Learn how Stearns Bank is partnering with community organizations to improve access and facilitate lending to low-income communities.

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The Importance of Supporting Entrepreneurism and Start-Ups Within Black Communities

The Importance of Supporting Entrepreneurism and Start-Ups Within Black Communities

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Aug 30, 2022

The Black community has always had to face the realities of a system that was designed, whether consciously or unconsciously, to make life harder for them.

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Loan & Grant Options For Minority Business Owners

Loan & Grant Options For Minority Business Owners

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 27, 2021

Minority-owned businesses can benefit from special loan opportunities. We break down available loan and grant programs.

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Stearns Bank, Skalicky Collaborate On OCC's Project REACh

Stearns Bank, Skalicky Collaborate On OCC's Project REACh

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 18, 2021

After joining OCC MDI collaboration meetings, Stearns Bank President and CEO Kelly Skalicky formed bank partnerships that have delivered welcomed benefits.

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