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Why “Waiting Until You Need It” Is the Most Expensive Way to Finance Your Business

Reactive Borrowing Costs More Than Most Business Owners Realize Most business owners don’t spend their day thinking about financing. You’re thinking about customers, payroll, schedules, vendors, and keeping your operation moving. That is exactly why a “we’ll deal with it when we have to” mentality is so common. Funding becomes [...]

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Top Industries Poised For Growth in 2026 (and How Financing Helps Them Scale)

2026 Industry Growth Forecast: Funding Equipment and Expansion Without Straining Cash Flow As 2026 begins, business owners are facing a familiar but high-stakes question.  Where should they invest now to support growth this year and beyond? Economic cycles, technology shifts, and changing customer expectations are creating clear momentum in several [...]

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From Outdated to Outstanding: Modern Equipment That Makes Winter Work Easier

Modern Winter Equipment Upgrades That Boost Efficiency and Reduce Downtime Winter creates unique pressures for contractors, municipalities, and small businesses responsible for clearing roads, sidewalks, and properties. Long shifts, cold temperatures, and fast-changing storms can slow down operations and strain older machines. Outdated equipment creates added challenges by increasing downtime, [...]

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Winter Fleet Preparation: Maintenance, Upgrades, and Financing: Keeping Supply Chains Moving

Winter Fleet Financing Made Simple When temperatures drop and roads turn icy, few industries feel the impact as quickly as transportation and towing. Harsh weather means greater wear on vehicles, unpredictable job volumes, and higher operating costs. Staying profitable through it all takes preparation, planning, and access to flexible financing [...]

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Dave Cashmore

Dave Cashmore joined Blue Bridge in early 2021 as a Credit Manager and swiftly advanced to his current role as Senior Director of Credit. Drawing on his extensive credit expertise and deep understanding of risk management, Dave leads the credit team in structuring, underwriting, and managing the company’s portfolio. He plays a key role in designing credit programs that support business growth while maintaining a strong and resilient portfolio. Dave works closely with both the portfolio and sales teams to ensure credit decisions align with Blue Bridge’s strategic objectives and risk appetite. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematics from SUNY Albany.

Janessa Brown

Janessa Brown joined Blue Bridge in September 2021 as a documentation specialist. Her commitment to efficiency and operational excellence led to her promotion to Senior Director of Broker Originations. In her current role, Janessa leads the broker originations team, overseeing relationships with brokers nationwide, driving the growth of broker-driven business, and continuously optimizing processes to improve performance and enhance service for our customers and partners.