Our Impact‍ ‍

Measurable Results. Real Community Change.

Every loan we close is a data point in a larger story — the story of Memphis entrepreneurs building stronger communities, one business at a time.

By the Numbers

FY 2025 Impact Summary

Three-Year Production Growth

$814K

FY 2023

$1.1M

FY 2024

$1.2M

FY 2025 — Most Recent

96

Jobs Created or Saved — FY 2025

$37K

Average Loan Amount

68

Active Loan Clients

$2.7M

Active Loan Portfolio

95

Technical Assistance Hours

80%

Black Female-Led Businesses Funded

4%

Starting Interest Rate

250K

Maximum Capital Available

Investment by Industry

Where the capital goes.

Food Service businesses account for the largest share of our portfolio, reflecting Memphis's culinary economy and our work to revitalize commercial corridors.

Progress Bars
Food Service 27.3%
Health & Wellness 13.6%
Nonprofit 6.8%
Personal Care 15.9%
Professional Services 22.7%
Retail 2.3%
Other 9.1%
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"RCC stepped in quickly and provided the necessary funds to complete the project. Now three families have a safe, secure, affordable place to call home. "

— Cornelius Sanders, Executive Director, Promise Development Corporation