President Barack Obama visits WACIF client, Gelberg Signs, Inc.

Camille Howe (right) founder and President of Camille Howe Cleaning Service with Takiyah Carr

WACIF client George Banks, CEO of Sentry Security International with President Barack Obama

Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc

 "Invest in Your Values. Invest in Your Community. Invest in WACIF" 

 

For over 23 years, The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) has served the Washington DC Metropolitan Area by providing low cost financing and technical assistance to small businesses, childcare centers, affordable housing developers, and community organizations.

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Since inception, WACIF has closed 253 loans totaling $16.7 million, helping leverage $147.7 million in financing for local low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. WACIF has assisted over 1,200 small businesses through one-on-one assistance, provided $45.6 million in access to capital in lending, and created more than 1,350 full- and part-time jobs.

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Success Stories
"When no other money source would give us an opportunity, WACIF said 'yes'. We were given hope again, and for that, we are deeply appreciative." - Michael Smith, Owner of Smith and Sons, LLC
"When no other money source would give us an opportunity, WACIF said 'yes'. We were given hope again, and for that, we are deeply appreciative." - Michael Smith, Owner of Smith and Sons, LLC
"Without WACIF's support, I would be in the unemployment line." - Barrett Johnson, Founder of Niyyah Electrical Contractors
"Without WACIF's support, I would be in the unemployment line." - Barrett Johnson, Founder of Niyyah Electrical Contractors
"We could not have started up without WACIF's help. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance." - Jim Schulman, Founder of Community Forklift
"We could not have started up without WACIF's help. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance." - Jim Schulman, Founder of Community Forklift
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Local Events

Location! Location! Location! - Small Business Real Estate

May 24, 2012
6:00pm - 7:30pm

2100 MLK Ave SE - Office of Councilmember Marion Barry

Every business - from Walmart to McDonalds to YOURS - needs to put time and effort into the thought of where to open. Learn the tried and true principles used when choosing the best place for your business.

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Small Business Loan Day

May 29, 2012
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sit and speak one-on-one with a lender!

Reserve your spot today for a one-on-one session with a small business lender - FREE, tailored and honest, financing advice.

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