The focus of the Access to Capital group is to ensure that manufacturers, particularly SMEs, have the access to finance or investment necessary to support the growth of their firms and make critical investments in new capital equipment, technology, infrastructure or working capital essential for their success.

Led by: 

  • Ted Acworth, ARTAIC
  • Linda Moulton, Tru Corporation

Initiatives:

To improve outreach, technical assistance and utilization of existing financial services by small and medium-sized manufacturers.
 

To launch a new SBIR matching grant program for innovative manufacturers.