Journal Article
Finance companies vs. small banks in rural commercial lending
Nathan, Luxman (1998-10)
In rural New England, it used to be the small community banks that dominated small business lending. However, nonlocal finance companies are aggressively entering rural banking markets, adding a new element of competition.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 8-13

Journal Article
The Business Consortium Fund: working capital for MBEs
Benton, Marques (1998-07)
The New England Minority Purchasing Council offers minority business enterprises (MBEs) help in obtaining short-term working capital.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 13-15

Journal Article
Microfinance in good times and bad: Yankee ingenuity keeps microfinance strong
Harman, Gina; Royles, Matthew (2009-04)
With banks still facing challenges, alternative sources of credit are likely to play an increasingly important role in financing small businesses. The authors describe what ACCION USA has learned as its approach to microlending has evolved.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 12-14

Journal Article
Young entrepreneurs are the future
Neuman, Deborah (2007-10)
The Small Business Journalist of the Year for Maine and New England describes producing and hosting ?Back to Business? on radio and directing the University of Maine?s Target Technology Incubator.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 14-15

Journal Article
Financing the everyday entrepreneur
Green, DeAnna (2007-07)
Everyday entrepreneurs?people with very small businesses?are critical to local economies but often have trouble accessing capital. Now technical support is helping them overcome past barriers.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 11-12