Community Capital of Vermont announced that long time Central Vermont resident Alex Rob will be its Executive Director. Rob comes to Community Capital with a background in financial and human services. For the past five years, he has been the Executive Director of Community Connections, the largest provider of childcare in Washington County.
Community Capital is a statewide, nonprofit community-based lending organization whose mission is to help small businesses and lower income entrepreneurs prosper by providing flexible financing and business coaching. Rob will assume his role at Community Capital this month.
“I have dedicated my career to supporting families and small businesses. Vermont’s small business entrepreneurs create opportunities for self-employment and new jobs. They are critical to the health of rural communities, and employers and employees alike are the foundation of a vibrant economy,” notes Rob. He has worked in a range of positions, including financial analysis and securities, and has a variety of skills including outreach, communication and building relationships.
Ela Chapin, president of the Community Capital board of directors, stated that the organization is fortunate to have the benefit of Alex Rob’s experience and perspective, having run a nonprofit organization as well as his own small business. She also noted that, through his volunteer work, he “has been and continues to be committed to growing Vermont’s economy and contributing to local community.”
Alex Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. With interests in skating, hockey, hiking and biking, he is an officer and coach for the Central Vermont Skating Association and Secretary of the East Montpelier Recreation Board.
Community Capital has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as the Vermont Microenterprise Lender of the Year for several years, as it continues to gain momentum in business financing with the greatest number of loans granted to small businesses in Vermont.
CCVT loans range from $1,000 to $100,000 and may be used to start or grow a business. For more information on Community Capital of Vermont or to apply for a loan, please see www.communitycapitalvt.org.