DreamSpring

DreamSpring DreamSpring is a nonprofit community lender dedicated to eliminating systemic wealth inequities. Learn more at DreamSpring.org.

DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to propelling individual and family economic mobility and community wealth-building by helping people start and grow small businesses. Founded in 1994, the organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to entrepreneurs and no

nprofits in 27 states. To date, DreamSpring has issued more than 50,000 loans totaling over $585 million to small businesses that support an estimated 68,000 jobs. Our service area includes the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Kick off the summer with our DreamCreative Resource Round-up for June! We’ve curated the month's top opportunities — inc...
06/01/2026

Kick off the summer with our DreamCreative Resource Round-up for June! We’ve curated the month's top opportunities — including specialized grants and workshops — designed to help your business and your craft thrive. www.dreamspring.org/business-resources/creative-industries/june-2026-dreamcreative-news-and-opportunities-round-up
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Featuring grant and educational opportunities from creative entrepreneur support organizations like the New Mexico Creative Industries Division, Mid-America Arts Alliance, Houston Arts Alliance, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, and the Social Science Research Council.

New Mexico’s creative economy generates over $6 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than $1.6 billion ...
05/29/2026

New Mexico’s creative economy generates over $6 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than $1.6 billion in wages every year. NM CreativeCon is about helping creatives see themselves as part of that economy, and giving them the tools to grow their work into sustainable businesses.

Join New Mexico Creative Industries Division this weekend for Pojoaque CreativeCon on May 30 at Buffalo Thunder Resort!

Connect with creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders from across the region for a day of inspiring conversations, valuable resources, and opportunities to grow New Mexico’s creative economy.

🔗 Register today → https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/divisions-and-offices/creative-industries/creativecon/

Veterans and military spouses bring remarkable discipline and resourcefulness to everything they do — and that’s exactly...
05/29/2026

Veterans and military spouses bring remarkable discipline and resourcefulness to everything they do — and that’s exactly what makes them great entrepreneurs.

To honor that drive, DreamSpring is proud to stand with the Veteran Loan Fund as a partner CDFI for the launch of their new Accelerator. This program is purposefully designed to bridge the gap for military-connected founders by expanding access to capital, specialized training, and strategic support.

Together with the Veteran Loan Fund, we’re investing in the leaders who’ve already given so much. www.dreamspring.org/news/dreamspring-joins-veteran-loan-fund-in-launching-accelerator-for-veteran-and-military-spouse-entrepreneurs

Our team is Austin-bound for Opportunity Finance Network's 13th Annual Small Business Finance Forum, and we aren't just ...
05/27/2026

Our team is Austin-bound for Opportunity Finance Network's 13th Annual Small Business Finance Forum, and we aren't just attending — we’re honored to be part of the conversation! We are thrilled to announce that Chief Engagement Officer Amber Kani will be representing DreamSpring as a featured panelist for the breakout session - Sharing Risk, Scaling Impact: Participation Lending for CDFIs on Thursday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Amber will be joining industry experts for a deep dive session that explores how CDFIs are using participation lending to expand their reach, diversify exposure, and deploy capital more effectively.

Attendees will explore the essentials of partner selection, deal structure, and operational capacity to identify how participation lending can drive growth within their own organizations.

We're excited for the conversations, the connections, and the work ahead. We hope you join us there! https://web.cvent.com/event/51eff726-9670-4182-87de-c76a6a66ba0d/summary

This Memorial Day, we pause to express gratitude to those who sacrifice to protect our freedoms. We honor our military f...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to express gratitude to those who sacrifice to protect our freedoms. We honor our military families today and every day.⁠
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In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, DreamSpring will be closed today, Monday, May 25.

Behind every small business is a story of resilience. In our new book, 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘵 & 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, we’re sharing the real, raw, and p...
05/22/2026

Behind every small business is a story of resilience. In our new book, 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘵 & 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, we’re sharing the real, raw, and practical lessons we’ve learned from walking alongside entrepreneurs for the past 30 years.

From the hustle to the hurdles, we’ve assembled three decades of entrepreneurial experience into one guide to help small business owners navigate their path to success. www.dreamspring.org/news/dreamsprings-first-book-captures-30-years-of-small-business-grit-and-growth

We wrote a book — and we want to celebrate it with you! 🎉𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘵 & 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 draws from dozens of hours of interviews with rea...
05/21/2026

We wrote a book — and we want to celebrate it with you! 🎉

𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘵 & 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 draws from dozens of hours of interviews with real business owners at every stage. We’ve paired their stories with practical how-tos that challenge common assumptions about entrepreneurship. The book also traces Anne Haines’s 32-year journey of founding, scaling, and transitioning from DreamSpring.

On Thurs., June 18, we're hosting a book release party at DreamSpring HQ from 2 to 4 p.m. to share those stories with the that inspired them. Save the date and RSVP now! https://www.dreamspring.org/book

Small manufacturers are some of the most resourceful entrepreneurs out there — and some of the most underserved when it ...
05/15/2026

Small manufacturers are some of the most resourceful entrepreneurs out there — and some of the most underserved when it comes to capital and business support.

DreamSpring has received a $25,000 grant through the Maker-to-Market Accelerator, a national program administered by NALCAB with support from Truist Foundation. We're one of 12 nonprofits selected to participate, and we'll be using it to deepen the hands-on coaching and lending support we offer to local makers across our communities.

We're grateful to NALCAB and Truist Foundation for this opportunity. We can't wait to see what local manufacturers will build with it! https://www.dreamspring.org/news/dreamspring-receives-25000-grant-to-help-local-small-manufacturers-grow

Entrepreneurship is better when you have a crew. Whether you’re looking to talk shop with other founders or finally get ...
05/13/2026

Entrepreneurship is better when you have a crew. Whether you’re looking to talk shop with other founders or finally get your tax questions answered, our event calendar has you covered. See what’s happening this month: https://www.dreamspring.org/community

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2000 Zearing Avenue, NW
Albuquerque, NM
87104

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18005087624

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