BLOOMINGTON – Community development and small business projects in 13 Indiana counties will have new opportunities for growth under lending partnerships announced today by CDFI Friendly Bloomington (CFB). Through a partnership with Allies for Community Business (A4CB), a Midwest-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), entrepreneurs within the city limits of Bloomington will have increased access to loan funds designed to start and grow their small businesses. “CDFI Friendly Bloomington is working to grow small businesses, and A4CB can provide flexible terms to entrepreneurs looking for small or larger loans. Scott Shishman“For housing, child care, and small businesses across Southwest Central Indiana, access to financing can be challenging,” said Old National Bank Market President Scott Shishman. CFB supports projects in Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, and Washington counties.