Build Bigger, Smarter, Faster: Financing Solutions for Construction Businesses Construction has always been a tough, yet rewarding, industry to operate a business in. Some of the challenges faced by construction business owners include low profit margins, fluctuating cash flows, labor and material costs, and the stress of constantly bidding on [...]
Serve Up Success: How Equipment Financing Can Help Your Restaurant Thrive If you’re in a position to expand your restaurant business, congratulations! In a very competitive industry, you’ve managed not just to survive but also to thrive. Now you’re ready to grow your operation with new services, merchandise, or an [...]
Rethink Your Funding Strategy: Why the Right Lending Partner Matters When it comes to getting an equipment loan for your business, you have a variety of options. In addition to the traditional banks you may already be aware of, online and other alternative lenders exist to specialize in certain types [...]
Grow Your Fleet with Confidence: What to Know Before Adding a New Unit As a business owner or operations manager, you’ve reached the point where you need to expand your commercial fleet. Adding trucks, vans, or more specialized vehicles to your fleet can bring a variety of benefits to your [...]
Get to Know Equipment Financing: What It Is and How It Works If your company is relatively new, or you have never sought funding before, you may be wondering what equipment financing is and how it works. In this article, we’ll help you develop an equipment loan vocabulary, explain the [...]
Lay a Solid Foundation: Essential Tips for Launching Your Construction Business Starting your own construction company is an exciting and challenging endeavor. In 2022, the construction industry was valued at over $2.8 trillion. It’s the 12th largest industry in the U.S. As you can see, the construction industry offers many [...]
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.