Welcome!

California Resources and Training (CARAT) is a private non-profit founded in 1994 to integrate and build the capacity of the technical assistance industry in California. As a statewide initiative, CARAT's focus has been on enhancing the quality of technical assistance throughout California. CARAT's intent is to assist in building capacity and encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers.


News Flash

The photos from the 2008 Annual Awards Luncheon are now available here!
CARAT and CEDLI would like to thank the sponsors and participants of the
11th Annual Awards Luncheon, Recognizing Excellence in Community Economic Development
for making this event a great success!



Thank you to our sponsors!






Citibank
Bank of the West
California Statewide CDC
WaMu
Charles Schwab Bank
First Regional Bank
Fremont Bank
Business Resource Group
CDC Small Business Finance Corp.
Clearinghouse CDFI
FAME Assistance Corporation
PACE Business Development Center
TMC Development Corporation
Valley Economic Development Center

Website Highlights


CARAT's Community Partners
Training Curriculum for TA Organizations
Researching the Impacts of Post Loan TA
CARAT & CEDLI hosted our annual awards luncheon on October 21, 2008.
New Publication: Using Online Communication Tools (PDF)
New Article: Changing the Contours of Capital