Client Spotlight – Joan Brodhead, Community First Fund

Who they are: Brodhead is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at  Community First Fund, a non-governmental, community development financial institution committed to inspiring economic prosperity.  Community First Fund is headquartered in Lancaster County and has additional offices in York, Dauphin, and Berks Counties. 

Where they are: 30 W. Orange Street, Lancaster (headquarters)

Their mission: To create lasting economic growth for the community by providing equitable financial services, technical knowledge, and advocacy for its customers

Client since: 2008

How we help: We provide legal advice regarding small business loan transactions and assist with collections in the legal stage.

Get to know them: At this community-driven organization, people are their ultimate capital. They welcome all small businesses to apply for loans and look to help organizations committed to advancing prosperity in the community.

Founded by economic development leader James Hyson almost 20 years ago, Community First Fund helps build small businesses to strengthen the community. Today, it serves 13 counties and has made more than 850 loans, totaling nearly $37 million, to help local small businesses.

Even in a poor economy, Community First Fund is helping South Central Pennsylvania grow. It has been instrumental in creating over 3,000 jobs and more than 360 new housing units in the region.

To see what Community First Fund has done and learn more about this organization, visit its website at http://commfirstfund.org/.

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