Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Common Capital President Raymond Lanza-Weil, Director of Lending Callie Niezgoda Flanagan, Director of Outreach and Communications Roberto Nieves, and team for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Common Capital’s Business Resource Center located in downtown Springfield Friday afternoon. Also, in attendance were, State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, and Springfield Regional Chamber President Diana Szynal.
Common Capital’s new offices are located at 270 Bridge Street. Common Capital is a non-profit, SBA-supported, community loan fund by creating economic opportunities for low-to-moderate income people, women, people of color, and immigrants that serves all four counties in Western Massachusetts. Non only does Common Capital offer loans, they support their borrowers’ growth and success with free technical assistance.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to the team at Common Capital, and thank you for choosing Springfield as your home. The work that Common Capital does strengthens our region’s businesses and has a long-term, positive impact on our local economy and community. They have been a great partner to our city, especially working my Economic Development team led by CDO Tim Sheehan, and their presence here in downtown on Bridge Street is so welcome. This is truly a great resource for all small business owners, as Common Capital offers one-on-one business navigation services, Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) services related to all Mass. Growth Capital Cop. Business grant programs, and small business loans for existing and start-up businesses that are not eligible for bank loans.”
