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The Chavis Chronicles

Everett Sands, CEO Lendistry

Season 5 Episode 526 | 27m 29s

Dr. Chavis talks to Everett Sands, CEO Lendistry, a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on providing access to capital for underserved small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The CDFI prioritizes minority-owned businesses and those in economically distressed areas, offering loans that support long-term sustainability and community development.

Aired: 10/03/24 | Expires: 10/06/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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