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Katie Kramer

@katiebkramer.bsky.social
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Executive Director, Ohio Statewide Development Corp. | #smallbiz lending | sometimes art + politics | Mom of 3 | SoCal native

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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Let's work together to invest in Ohio's CDFIs and give them the support they need to continue their mission-oriented work.
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How CDFIs Prepare Small Businesses for Financing - Ohio Statewide Development Corporation
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but accessing the right financial support can be a daunting task. Entrepreneurs often face roadblocks when trying to secure funding, especially if the...
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Eliminating the CDFI Fund restricts resources to active CDFIs and eliminates the opportunity for new ones to be created. In also increases the cost of capital for CDFIs, which will be passed on to the small businesses, making it even more expensive to start a business or access a loan.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
In their 30-year history, CDFIs have expanded financial resources for entrepreneurs, giving them a different choice than venture capital or family resources. They created the pipeline of healthy small businesses I see everyday and are responsible for some of the most impactful job creators I know.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
For those of us in economic development, we can likely name 10 CDFIs without trying very hard. But the reality is, most of the small businesses and bankers I work with have never heard of them or are aware of their outsized contributions to our communities.
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Laura Barrón-López @lbarronlopez.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
NEW: DOGE has requested and is being granted “access to all SBA systems,” per an email sent to Small Business Admin employees today. Edward Coristine, a DOGE official, held a call with SBA staff detailing level of access they wanted, including HR, contract and payment systems
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It will be a collective effort to share resources and information as we work towards and economy that supports a strong Ohio.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
We’re working on ways to help small businesses manage this risk, especially for those that are nervous about how the new trade rules may impact their day to day revenue and long term ability to employ their people and pay their bills.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Ohio’s small businesses rely heavily on Canadian businesses to drive revenue and create jobs. Our biggest exports are manufacturing and transportation. More than 90% of the businesses in those sectors are small businesses. Stats here: connect2canada.com/wp-content/f...
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Ohio exports more to Canada than we import. In fact, we’re one of their largest trade partners. The proposed tariffs will be felt more in Ohio than many other states, and disproportionately impact our small businesses.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I bought this book on your recommendation, and it’s really wonderful. Thank you!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Menu prices are rising, but why? Here’s a helpful explanation from Columbus Business First about how complicated the situation is. I’m honored to be included to discuss the costs of #smallbiz loans, and how OSDC can help. Plus swoon worthy photos of our favorite dishes: tinyurl.com/3uujy364
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Do you track data about private capital moving through businesses in RICs? I think that could be a helpful point to show how RICs are building markets and economies, not just providing TA.
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Rohan Sandhu @rohansandhu.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Very honored to be included in this starter pack that includes several incredible folks that you should follow ⬇️
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Agreed!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
My early take is that this pick is likely ok for the SBA’s lending programs. Both 7a and 504 loans rely heavily on private capital and help banks lend more than they otherwise could conventionally. Her Senate voting record shows support for the SBA and many COVID-era #smallbiz relief programs.
politico.com
Kelly Loeffler picked to serve as small business administrator
She is the current co-chair of Trump’s second inaugural committee.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The worst ever
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Mine too. They were concerned that it was a bad thing and our family was doing something wrong. The viciousness of the attack ads played on tv during family programming and sports games was really distressing.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Honored to be included in this Starter Pack. Lots of smart people here ⤵️
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We went from 0-60 in 6 days! Who else should we include in our community. Tag them here! go.bsky.app/LQonoaE
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Here you go! go.bsky.app/LQonoaE
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Me!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I’m tuning in to this discussion today and invite you to do the same.
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Ilana Preuss @ilanapreuss.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Woohoo! Excited to be in my first Starter Pack! Thank you @katiebkramer.bsky.social !!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I added you to the economic development starter pack! go.bsky.app/LQonoaE
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Lots of smart people working on evidence-based tax policy ⤵️
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
We’re building an awesome community. Keep going!
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Gina C. Pieters, PhD @ginapieters.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
180/ From @katiebkramer.bsky.social comes a starter pack on US Economic Development bsky.app/profile/kati...
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
It is very sweet watching people find each other here who haven’t spoken in a long time since our previous platform was irrevocably broken. For all its faults Twitter really was a community.
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Oh, that’s one of my favorite topics!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
First post and there’s a typo. Some things aren’t different here!
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Katie Kramer @katiebkramer.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I created a Starter Pack to help our economic development friends find each other. Join the conversation and help spread tbr word!
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