Impact funding Leverage Locus’s strong grant and funding momentum and relationships with the CDFI Fund to position joint financing programs or liquidity facilities for community development projects and minority-owned small businesses in target markets.

Leadership transition capitalize on the recent CEO appointment to offer executive-level strategic advisory or co-investment opportunities with mission-aligned partners seeking to expand impact initiatives and scalable capital access in underserved communities.

Partnership network Target collaborations with foundations, universities, and community groups already engaged with Locus to co-create credit enhancement, loan guarantees, and blended finance structures that unlock capital for entrepreneurs of color and small businesses.

Tech enablement Offer services or platforms that complement Locus’s technology stack (WordPress, MS 365, Docusign, Brevo) to accelerate grant management, borrower due diligence, impact measurement, and secure document workflows for new programs.

Market expansion Position as a strategic partner for expanding into under-resourced regions (e.g., Appalachia, Kansas City, Virginia) by co-developing localized credit enhancements and investment funds that align with Locus’s mission and flagship initiatives.