Community Capital of Vermont (CCVT), a statewide, nonprofit community-based lending organization that provides loans to underserved businesspeople and new entrepreneurs, welcomes Heather Hurlbert as Loan Officer, and Eleanor Springer to its Americorps VISTA position.
Hurlbert comes to CCVT from National Life Group and Fidelity Investments. With a background in insurance and financial management, she specializes in managing client relationships. Executive Director Carol Lighthall stated that in addition to Hurlburt’s work experience, her management and operations skills offer additional benefit to the organization: “Hurlbert’s background on systems management will be of great assistance to CCVT at a time when the organization is increasing its microbusiness loan volume, offering more and more funding and support to Vermont’s less-served entrepreneurs.” A Barre resident and graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, Hurlbert is a lifelong women’s advocate.
Springer hails from the Chicago area and comes to CCVT via Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. With a major in economics and history, as a VISTA intern she will gather and analyze data, lead surveying efforts, and assist CCVT staff with lending and business advisory services. Lighthall noted, “Eleanor’s business training, ability to leverage technology and leadership skills will help CCVT gather and analyze important market data and continue to enhance our organizational impact.”
CCVT loans range from $1,000 to $100,000 and may be used to start or grow a business. In addition, CCVT offers borrowers a robust post-loan technical assistance support program free of charge. For more information on Community Capital of Vermont or to apply for a loan, please see www.communitycapitalvt.org.