Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides responsible capital for businesses, homeowners, nonprofits, and communities, aiming to build a thriving, just and empowered Pacific Northwest.

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Craft3 | 2,862 followers on LinkedIn. Community Crafted Lending.  | Craft3 works towards a thriving, just and empowered Pacific Northwest. We offer responsible loans for people, businesses, and communities who struggle to qualify for traditional financing.  

We work closely with bankers across Oregon and Washington.

President and Interim CEO, Craft3

Bruce Brooks

IT Director at CRAFT3

Michael Wu

BuildUp Oregon Operations, Craft3

Angela Lindou (she/her)

Business coach/small business consultant. Founder of CFG

Jon Bebe

**Help Us Spread the Word!** Craft3 is on a mission to find our next visionary leader, and we need your help! With the support of our executive search partners at Glick Davis & Associates , we are casting a wide net to ensure we reach the best candidates for this exciting opportunity. We’re tapping into both Craft3’s extensive networks and community-based channels to build a strong and diverse pool of future leaders. 🔗 **Public announcement:** https://bit.ly/3AR5xo2 We ask you to share our CEO job posting with your networks to help us attract exceptional candidates who align with our mission and values. Thank you! #LeadershipOpportunity #ExecutiveSearch #Craft3Community

Mark your calendars! In anticipation of #SmallBusinessSaturday , we wanted to share some local holiday and craft markets in #Seattle & #Portland . We know we didn’t get them all, so comment with your favorites below! ❄️SEATTLE❄️ - 11/22 - 11/24: Julefest ( https://bit.ly/4fWEXZv ) - 11/23 - 11/24: Renegrade Craft Fair ( https://bit.ly/4hXHowD ) - 11/21 - 12/24: Seattle Christmas Market ( https://bit.ly/4904cYI ) - 11/23 - 11/24 & 12/21 - 12/22: United Indians Native Art Markets ( https://bit.ly/4eAqLEp ) - 11/30 - 12/15: The Junction Hometown Holidays Markets ( https://bit.ly/40SoS2V ) - 12/5: 210 Holiday Market ( https://bit.ly/4eDulxJ ) - 12/7: Magnolia Holiday Market ( https://bit.ly/3CNsSaH ) - 12/7 - 12/8: Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show ( https://bit.ly/40ViHec ) ❄️PORTLAND❄️ - 11/15 - 12/31: Indigenous Pop Up Shop ( https://bit.ly/3CD611L ) - 11/23 - 11/24: My Peoples Market ( https://bit.ly/4fVSbpp ) - 11/23: Made & Found ( https://bit.ly/490UN3h ) - 11/29 - 11/30 & 12/14 - 12/15: Portland Bazaar ( https://bit.ly/40X39GR ) - 12/5 - 12/8: Portland Night Market ( https://bit.ly/40Qnu0F ) - 12/7: Brentwood Darlington Neighborhood Winter Artisan Market ( https://bit.ly/40QnxcR ) - 12/13 - 12/15: Crafty Wonderland ( https://bit.ly/48XFfNo ) - 12/14: NAYA Family Center Marketplace ( https://bit.ly/4eA1fPT ) - Open Weekly: MESO Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon Makers Market ( https://bit.ly/3ADuN1a ) #PacificNorthwest #HolidayMarket #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #BuyLocal

The Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon (DJC) featured Shortstack Milwaukie – a collection of 15 two-bedroom cottages offering affordable homeownership through Proud Ground’s community land trust model. “Shortstack” reflects both the compact nature of the homes and the complex “stack” of funding sources. The project progressed with support from Metro’s $652.8 million affordable housing bond, private investments, and a new political openness in Milwaukie to embrace growth in areas previously limited to single-family zoning. We are proud to partner on this project with Proud Ground , Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) , Metro, Clackamas County, City of Milwaukie, USDA Forest Service, Works Progress Architecture, LLP , 7 Oaks Engineering, Inc. , DCI Engineers and Owen Gabbert, LLC . #CLT #AffordableHousing #ProudGround #Ownership Read the full article https://bit.ly/3YNF7vp

"Helping foster an equitable and inclusive economy that works for all, especially those most vulnerable and historically excluded, is a great privilege.” - Che Wong Congratulations to Che Wong on her new role as Craft3’s Director of Commercial Lending. Learn more about Che’s background and how she’s leading Craft3’s equitable lending work: https://bit.ly/40A9wQr . #Craft3Team #CareerMeetsPurpose

There's still time to register for our free webinar "Is Debt Financing Right for Me?" Join us TOMORROW at 11AM PT to explore the fundamental questions around borrowing money for you #SmallBusiness . Our Business Lender, Stephanie Lachman, and Business Coach, Jon Bebe, will discuss what to know before borrowing money, how to figure out the right amount of financing, how debt impacts business profits, & more. Reserve your spot now! https://bit.ly/40E2Pgg #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusinessSupport

Únete a nuestro seminario web GRATUITO, "¿El financiamiento de deudas es bueno para usted?" el 19 de noviembre a las 11 AM PT – transmitido simultáneamente en español. Diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas con agendas ocupadas, este seminario web cubrirá temas esenciales como: ➡️ Determinar la cantidad adecuada de financiamiento ➡️ Comprender el impacto de la deuda previa ➡️ Explorar cómo la deuda afecta las ganancias y más Nuestra prestamista de negocios, Stephanie Lachman, y el coach de negocios, Jon Bebe, te guiarán a través de este importante tema en un ambiente colaborativo y de apoyo. Asegura tu plaza registrándote aquí: https://bit.ly/40Gsd56 #FinanciamientoConDeudas #PequeñasEmpresas

Join us for our FREE webinar, “Is Debt Financing Right for Me?” on November 19th at 11 AM PT – simulcast in Spanish! Tailored for busy small business owners, this session will delve into crucial topics such as: ➡️ Determining the right amount of financing ➡️ Understanding the effects of existing debt ➡️ Analyzing how debt influences profitability, and more! Join our Business Lender, Stephanie Lachman, and Business Coach, Jon Bebe, as they navigate this important subject in a collaborative and supportive environment. Reserve your spot today by registering here: https://bit.ly/4fjqgzI #Craft3CanHelp #SmallBusinessSupport #DebtFinancing #FinancialLiteracy

Every entrepreneur faces challenges. Craft3 meets you where you are and helps you get to where you want to be. Our Definitive Guide to Getting Loan Ready simplifies the loan process into manageable steps. https://bit.ly/3NYCm5r

Today, we're saying goodbye to our colleague and friend, Angie Kieffer. As Risk Manager & Workout Officer, her skills and dedication have been indispensable to Craft3’s mission of expanding access to responsible capital, significantly impacting our communities. We'll miss her contributions, but we're eager to see her thrive in her next venture. Thank you, Angie!

It's the most wonderful (and crazy, stressful, hectic, fun, etc?) time of the year, and as we head into the holiday season, I wanted to share a bunch of links, mostly centered around supporting the small business community...because as my good friend Stephen Green said in his TEDx talk ( https://lnkd.in/gzaA7Vwc ), it's always the right time to cheat more and support small businesses. Small Shops Big Hearts: ( https://lnkd.in/gB-Cybpx Small Shops Big Hearts helps you be intentional about how and where you spend your money. We make it easy for you to find businesses owned and operated by people who live in our communities and care about the neighborhoods where they operate and the people who live, work and play close by. Props to Sarah Shaoul for driving this event/experience forward. Holiday Markets: - 11/15 thru 11/17 Snack Fest ( https://letsnack.com/ ) - 11/15 thru 12/31 - Indigenous Pop Up Shop ( https://lnkd.in/gcfEMrFC ) - 11/15 thru 11/17 - Portland Holiday Market ( https://lnkd.in/g-vrfgYc ) - 11/23 & 11/24 - My Peoples Market ( https://lnkd.in/gTicqS3c ) - 11/23 - Made & Found ( https://lnkd.in/g58SSif6 ) - 11/23 - Rocky Butte Market ( https://lnkd.in/gN3qNU_M ) - 11/29, 11/30, 12/14 & 12/15 Portland Bazaar ( https://lnkd.in/gBPJah9y ) - 12/5 thru 12/8 Portland Night Market ( https://www.pdxnm.com/ ) - 12/7 - Brentwood Darlington Neighborhood Winter Artisan Market ( https://lnkd.in/gMtkK525 ) - 12/13 thru 12/15 - Crafty Wonderland ( https://lnkd.in/g7CYCxrf ) - 12/14 - NAYA Family Center Marketplace ( https://lnkd.in/gHwrCdag ) - MESO Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon Market Open Weekly Tues-Sat 11am-5pm https://lnkd.in/gv4TTdPR There are also hundreds of retail businesses all across PDX to support...and don't forget to grab a coffee, drink, or food while you are out an about during the holiday season. And a big reminder that you also don't have to just purchase to have an impact. Tag businesses on your social media, follow them on their social media, and sign up for their newsletters so you can help support them throughout the year. Hope to see a bunch of you out and about!

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