The Apex Fund for Economic Opportunities All Credit Levels is a cdfi lender from Apex Fund for Economic Opportunities. Rewards: Offers free business workshops and technical assistance for new micro-enterprises.. Typical credit limit: $25,000. The Apex Fund for Economic Opportunities is a microenterprise lending program located in Akron, OH, aimed at promoting small business startups in Northeast Ohio. It serves under-served and distressed communities by addressing barriers that prevent low-income entrepreneurs from accessing conventional loan capital. Services include: business loans, microloans. US Treasury certified CDFI Loan Fund in Akron, OH.