Is It Time to Replace Your Skid Steer? Here’s How to Know Whether you’re working on a construction site, logging deep in the forest, or moving heavy materials, skid steers are likely the versatile workhorses driving your operations. Upgrading to the latest models enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and keeps you [...]
Farming Smarter in 2025: Embrace the Tech Transforming Agriculture Agriculture is transforming rapidly as new technology reshapes how farmers work. Innovations like AI-powered tools and advanced equipment boost efficiency, increase yields, reduce environmental impact, and improve worker safety. Staying competitive in today’s evolving industry means adopting these game-changing advancements. In [...]
Fuel Growth or Gear Up: What’s the Best Use of Your Financing Options? For many businesses, maintaining competitiveness and continuing to grow require continuing investment into new equipment and technologies. Acquiring these often requires money beyond what a business has on hand. Nearly 8 out of 10 businesses use some [...]
Save Big and Build Smart: Financing Solutions for Used Heavy Equipment Whether clearing, pushing, demoing, or transporting, heavy construction requires investment in durable and heavy duty equipment. While new is nice, used equipment is often up to the task, and potential savings make adding key pieces to your fleet financially [...]
Shift Into High Gear: Strategies to Grow Your Auto Repair Business Whether you’re looking to expand to multiple locations or simply operate with greater efficiency, there are numerous strategies and tactics available to help you achieve your goal of growing your auto repair business. In this article, we’ll look at [...]
Take Advantage of Section 179: A Tax Break That Means Business As the end of the year approaches, there’s no better time for small business owners to take advantage of Section 179 for substantial tax savings while acquiring new equipment. This provision of the IRS tax code allows business owners [...]
Factor Rates 101: Decode the Real Cost of Working Capital Loans Are you looking for working capital for your business? You may be confused by unfamiliar terms like factor rate and APR. They both play pivotal roles in determining the total cost of borrowing, but they can also serve different [...]
Equip Your Practice for the Future Dental practices have seen rapid advancements in technology and equipment, allowing dentists to deliver more precise and comfortable care to patients. If you want to keep your dental practice competitive and provide the highest possible standard of care, you need to stay on top [...]
Stop Losing Money on Rentals: A Smarter Way to Own Equipment When it comes to adding or upgrading your business’s essential equipment, a long-term rental or lease may seem like the most feasible option. However, while the flexibility may be appealing, the long-term implications of renting or leasing can be [...]
Boost Productivity: Key Equipment Upgrades for Modern Manufacturers In a competitive manufacturing landscape, staying ahead means keeping up with technological advancements and upgrading critical equipment. Manufacturing businesses can improve efficiency, quality, and production capacity by investing in the right equipment. But with so many equipment options available, it can be [...]
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 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.