The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced that the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) has surpassed its $500 million goal in small business lending, more than two years ahead of schedule.  With this achievement, LISC is doubling its ambition, setting a new benchmark of $1 billion in financing to support underserved businesses and communities across the US. Expanding Access to Capital for Minority Entrepreneurs The EOCF addresses capital gaps faced by minority-owned businesses, which often struggle to secure funding.  Black and Latino entrepreneurs, in particular, are denied loans at twice