2020 Impacts Under Review: Doing More With Less
The Loan Fund's 2020 social impact numbers are in, and they tell a compelling story about the collective efforts of our borrowers and staff during a time of extraordinary challenges..Read More
Recent News
October 18th: VCLF is Hiring an Impact Investment Manager
VCLF is hiring an Impact Investment Manager to focus on impact investor and donor relations, investment and grant management, events, and support for the Board of Directors. This position is VCLF’s main point of contact with our diverse community of impact investors. Read More
October 15th: Ageing Tastefully - A 200 Year Old Family Farm Re-Introduces VT Champion Cheeses
"Vermont’s farms are going away because they can’t afford to stay in business," says Woodlawn Creamery's Kate Leach. "Farmers want to be a part of Vermont’s future, and VCLF is helping make that happen." Read More
October 9th: VCLF is Hiring a Digital Marketing & Communications Manager
The Digital Marketing & Communications Manager is the Loan Fund’s lead brand builder, responsible for managing the organization's digital identity and communications, including web site, social media accounts and online communications. Read More
Bringing it All Back Home: VCLF Borrower KAD Models & Prototypes Opens VT Office
In their specialized corner of Silicon Valley’s high-tech hotbed, advanced machining firm KAD Models & Prototypes has been developing into a business to watch. But their latest move - locating KAD’s new satellite production facility in CEO Brian Kippen’s native Vermont - could prove to be their best yet..Read More
May 19: VCLFs Business Resource Center Expands to Address Growing Needs
April 6th, 2020 Update on the Vermont Community Loan Fund's participation in the US Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program.Read More
May 2021 Update: VCLF & the Paycheck Protection Program
While Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has been a participating lender in the US Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), we'd like to update stakeholders as to our plans for PPP as we close in on the program deadline of May 31st, 2021. VCLF will process completed applications received through May 26th at 5:00 PM. We will be unable to accept applications received after this date..Read More
VCLF's Will Belongia and Jake Ide Discuss 2020s Challenges, New Initiatives & More on WDEV Radio
Listen in as Will Belongia, our Executive Director, and Jake Ide, our Director of Investment & Philanthropy, discuss the Loan Fund's latest challenges, lending programs and initiatives on local radio station WDEV's Vermont Viewpoint with host Ric Cengeri..Read More