Microfinance Ain't Just for the Developing World

Today, Crosscurrents is airing an interview between host Holly Kernan and Eric Weaver, the CEO of Opportunity Fund, a microlending institution here in the Bay Area.

We speak with him about how Opportunity Fund joined forces with fellow microlending institution Kiva to launch an online microlending effort in the United States. As of June 10th, small investors from all around the world can choose to fund the recovery of the bay area economy. This is also a way to make a small investment in your neighborhood and local businesses go a long way.

Here you can read a recent column he wrote for the SF Chronicle on this topic, and you can go here to listen to our interview.