Helping Businesses Spring Forward

With experience in both human resources and education as a math teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal, Spring Mercadel saw an opportunity to knit the two bodies of work together and launch her own venture. Mercadel’s passion for education inspired her to create change in her community during a time of virtual learning. The result was A Time to Spring Forward. A Time to Spring Forward provides corporate training, organizational and leadership development needs to small businesses as well as curriculum and content development services to educational leaders. She turned to HOPE for the financing necessary to start her small business and was approved for a Power of HOPE Business Loan. Power of HOPE loans were developed to meet the working capital expenses of very small businesses by providing them with low-interest rate loans up to $10,000. When asked about the impact of the loan, Mercadel referenced the excitement of being able to purchase office equipment and hire an employee. More importantly, the loan gave her an opportunity. “HOPE is committed to helping the community, they will take a chance on those with a vision.”