The U.S. construction industry is booming, with commercial construction spending reaching a record $2.17 trillion in 2024. Major projects—like data centers and manufacturing facilities—are fueling this growth. If you’re looking to expand your business, now is the time. But growth isn’t just about taking on more projects; it requires strategic [...]
Excavators are the backbone of many construction projects, offering unmatched digging power, precision, and versatility. Upgrading to the latest models ensures your equipment remains efficient, reliable, and competitive in an ever-evolving industry. This article highlights five key types of excavators, showcasing the top new models and innovations to help you [...]
Whether you sell cutting-edge medical devices or heavy construction machinery, one challenge remains the same: Customers want your equipment, but cost concerns often slow down or stall the sale. That’s why more equipment dealers are turning to independent lenders, offering flexible financing solutions that remove affordability barriers, accelerate sales, and [...]
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 competitive. This article explores five skid steer types, highlighting top new models [...]
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 form of financing when acquiring equipment, and options abound for what type of [...]
Knowing what to expect and how to best prepare for your equipment financing application can help you get approved. In this article, we cover the 5 most common challenges we see during the application and funding process and how you can overcome them. If you have any questions, we’re here [...]
Operating a towing business can be challenging. Calls come in at all hours of the day and night, customers aren’t always pleasant to deal with, and working in all weather, at all times of day and night, can lead to injuries.. However, the benefit of owning a towing business is [...]
Dave Cashmore joined Blue Bridge in early 2021 as a Credit Manager, swiftly ascending to the position of Senior Director of Credit. In March 2023, Dave embarked on a new chapter as the Senior Director of Broker Relations. Leveraging his extensive credit expertise and a keen understanding of sales, Dave excels in cultivating robust relationships with the brokers collaborating with Blue Bridge. He collaborates closely with the portfolio and credit team at Blue Bridge to design innovative programs aimed at expanding the company’s market presence, all while maintaining a resilient portfolio for Blue Bridge. Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in Actuarial Science and Mathematics.
Janessa Brown joined Blue Bridge in September 2021 as a documentation specialist. In her initial position, Janessa was not only a top performer in her day-to-day duties but was also able to utilize her prior experience to take a significant and proactive role in refining and restructuring our docs and funding processes. Her commitment to efficiency is what led to her eventual promotion to Director of Vendor & Direct Operations. Janessa and her team are now responsible for covering west coast funding accounts, managing client and vendor relationships, and continuous oversight of processes to optimize performance and offer better service for our customers and partners!