About California Capital FDC
We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit helping small businesses thrive through no-cost workshops and classes, personalized counseling, and flexible financing options.
Since 1982, California Capital FDC has been dedicated to fostering inclusive economic development throughout California. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we specialize in providing access to capital, capacity-building programs, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly those in underserved communities.
Under the visionary leadership of our founding President and CEO, Clarence Williams, California Capital evolved from administering the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program to becoming a multifaceted organization with a broad range of services. Clarence’s commitment to expanding access to capital and building the capacity of entrepreneurs laid the foundation for our ongoing work in the communities we serve.
Today, we continue to honor Clarence’s legacy by expanding access to economic opportunities and fostering a vibrant, inclusive business ecosystem across California.
We are proud to work with organizations and agencies that share our vision for a world where communities are supported by thriving small businesses. Our programs are agile and adaptable. We can create custom solutions to meet the needs of the communities your organizations serves.
We work with local Property Business Improvement Districts, (PBIDs), ethnic Chambers of Commerce, Community-Based Organizations, and other stakeholders to deliver financial education, access to capital, and business development resources.
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Capital Financial Development Corporation is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in employment or in participation of any program or activity offered or operated by our organization. Click here for more information.
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