Local Enterprises Assistance

LEAF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has been supporting the cooperative economy since its establishment in 1982. Through financing and advisory services, LEAF assists cooperatives and underserved businesses in Massachusetts and nationwide, with a focus on promoting shared ownership and expanding opportunities for small businesses.

With a flexible approach to financing, LEAF targets small businesses that have been overlooked by traditional funding sources, aiming to increase their access to capital, business knowledge, and markets. Additionally, LEAF operates programs such as Elevate Small Business, which provides funding and support services to help small businesses thrive, and the Massachusetts Food Trust Program, a revolving loan fund that supports businesses involved in producing and selling healthy foods in the state.

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