WESST BLOG

WESST is grateful to partner with BMO through their Zero Barriers to Business™ program. Through BMO Zero Barriers to Business™, BMO is committed to helping business owners gain better access to capital, educational resources, and partnerships. Given the significant barriers and challenges that many entrepreneurs experience when trying to access capital to start and grow their businesses, it’s crucial for Entrepreneurial Development Organizations/Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like WESST to partner with traditional lenders like BMO so we can work together to create a more inclusive business ecosystem. In 2024, BMO gave WESST a generous $15,000…