Small
Business

Jim brings extensive knowledge and capabilities in the realm of small business development that comes from administering philanthropic grants supporting the goals of low to moderate-income (LMI) startups. Coupled with his ability to identify and partner with key venture capital groups on behalf of clients, Jim is well-positioned to support small businesses seeking to implement new ideas that instill financial stability and future growth for new and existing ventures.

Through Jim’s role within the community development banking team at a large financial services institution, he helped advance innovative technologies and cutting-edge financial service offerings to small businesses. Being able to identify creative financing and leverage various new technologies available to meet his clients’ needs further strengthens their economic well-being.

James Brown Advisors can work with a small business, or consortium of small business interests, to formulate economic development strategies, provide guidance, connections, and support with VC firms for first or second stage funding, and navigate available resources for economic recovery as a result of COVID-19 or other economic challenges. Jim is particularly focused on supporting small businesses for underserved groups, rural communities, and those located in depressed economic areas.

The three key areas James Brown Advisors provides support to small businesses are: