Lendistry received the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Corporate Leadership Award at the organization’s Inaugural Reception on Feb. 5 at the USC Galen Center.
The Corporate Leadership Award is presented to a company that demonstrates superior leadership assuring the growth and prosperity of the Los Angeles region. Previous winners include JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente and more.
In 2024, Lendistry surpassed $10 billion in funding to small businesses and became the #1 non-bank SBA 7(a) lender to LA County. The fintech also opened its new national headquarters in an L.A. Economic Opportunity Zone earlier in the year.
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“I’m so proud to accept this on behalf of the whole Lendistry team… and to stand beside the giants who have won before us,” said Lendistry CEO Everett Sands.
“I’m focused on the proactive steps that are needed within products, processes, and policies to make access to capital less elusive. This will be no easy task, but our team at Lendistry is up for the challenge.”
“The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Lendistry on being selected as this year’s Corporate Leadership Award honoree. Their strategic vision, support for small businesses and commitment to equitable access helps to foster a resilient economic future for the Los Angeles region,” said Maria S. Salinas, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.