Carter Credit Union has emerged as the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation’s (LEDC) Micro Lender of the Year for 2024, a prestigious honor bestowed upon lenders demonstrating exceptional performance in supporting small businesses and fostering economic development in the state.
Each year, LEDC recognizes a lender that has exhibited outstanding dedication and achievement in facilitating access to capital for start-up/early-stage businesses, small businesses, and those owned by socio-economically disadvantaged individuals. Carter Credit Union’s remarkable contribution to this mission has earned it the esteemed title of Lender of the Year.
Carter Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union, has played a pivotal role in providing vital capital to small businesses across Louisiana. With a philosophy deeply rooted in “people helping people,” Carter Credit Union epitomizes the spirit of community-driven financial empowerment.
As a CDFI credit union, Carter Credit Union operates with a primary mission to promote economic development by offering financial products and services to individuals and communities traditionally underserved by mainstream financial institutions, particularly those in low-income areas.
The LEDC Small Business Awards Ceremony, scheduled for May 2, 2024, at the Capital Park Museum in Baton Rouge, will serve as the platform to honor Carter Credit Union and its business lending team for their outstanding contributions to the economic landscape of Louisiana.
The LEDC Small Business Awards Ceremony is an annual event that recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of small businesses, lenders, and entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and innovation across Louisiana.
For more information about Carter Credit Union and its initiatives to support small businesses, visit www.cartercu.org.
