Timeline
Our Awards
SBA 504 Large Certified Development Company Award Winner 2013-2024
NADCO Diamond Award - Innovation in Economic Development 2015
International Economic Development Council Bronze Award 2016
NADCO Diamond Award - Most Impactful Community Advantage Loan 2017
NADCO Diamond Award - Large CDC 25 Year Debenture 2019
Best of Colorado Business - SBA Lender Category 2019
Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2023
Best of Colorado Business - SBA Lender Category - 2024
NADCO CDC Employee of the Year Award - Briana Rickertsen 2023
SBA Utah Small Business Person of the Year Award - Autumn McGregor 2024
SBA Colorado Small Business Person of the Year Award - Christine Herron 2024
From Our CEO
As we wrap up 2024, I can’t help but feel proud of what we’ve accomplished at B:Side Capital and B:Side Fund. Our team’s dedication, resilience, and commitment to our mission continue to push us forward.
Our lending activity remained strong, a testament to the hard work of our bankers, partners, and team. We’ve made real progress toward our goal of becoming the largest and best-run CDC in the Western U.S., driven by expansion, innovation, and operational excellence.
The impact speaks for itself. In 2024, we approved over 250 SBA 504 and 7(a) loans—injecting millions into the economy and helping create or retain thousands of jobs. We also secured CDFI certification, a major milestone that expands our ability to provide capital to underserved businesses.
Beyond the numbers, our influence continues to grow. We strengthened key partnerships with financial institutions and community organizations. B:Side University kept delivering valuable education, and The B:Side Way has become a go-to leadership resource.
But there’s more work to do. The road ahead is uncertain—politically and economically—but our mission is clear. We’ll keep delivering responsible capital, building strong relationships, and standing by the small businesses that drive our economy.
Thank you for your trust and support. Together, we’ll keep making a real difference for entrepreneurs and their communities.
