Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Director of Lending Celebrates His 10th Year With the EDC

DIRECTOR OF LENDING CELEBRATES HIS 10TH YEAR WITH THE EDC

Meet EDC’s Director of Lending, Marvin Boateng

Marvin Boateng started with the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) as the Director of Lending in 2012. He oversees all of the EDC’s small business loan programs. In 2013, Marvin was recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times “40 under 40” for his passion for public service. Marvin is an African American Board Leadership Institute Alumna (AABLI), a certified Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP), and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). Marvin earned a double bachelor’s in African American Studies and Economics from California State University, Northridge, and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from California Lutheran University. Mr. Marvin Boateng is a founding Board Member of the Black Cooperative Investment Fund in Los Angeles, California, and Chair of the Sampa Community Educational Project in Ghana, West Africa.

Congratulations, Marvin, on 10 Years with the EDC! We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to the region.

Meet Marvin’s Loan Team

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Tiffany Hunsberger

Loan Relationship Specialist

Vicki Meraz

Loan Program Assistant

Learn About the EDC Loan Program

Since Marvin’s start in 2012, the Economic Development Collaborative’s loan program has helped approve over $720 million in access to capital, created over 2,000 new local jobs and has committed to reaching underserved communities. Each loan application is paired with one of our top-tier financial advisors to ensure that you have the best success in attaining the capital you need. The EDC loan program currently has seven loan products.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the EDC Loan Program.

EDC SBDC Financial Business Advisors

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Sebastian De Vivo

Sasha Globa

Anthony Elliott

Douglas Korte

Gonzalo Fernandez

Juliana Ramirez

Irma Ramos

Al Spector

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