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Wacif Announces Official Launch of the Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center

By Kaelyn Green | March 10, 2021 |

Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2021) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced the official launch of the Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center (Center), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The Center builds on Wacif’s three decades of experience investing in women of color business owners, with access to capital, technical assistance, and partnership opportunities. Led…

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Investing in Equity: Kimberly Gayle, Wacif’s Chief Program Officer, on Leading the Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center

By Kaelyn Green | March 10, 2021 |

“Women-owned businesses, specifically businesses owned by women of color, need a just and supportive system on their side as they rebuild not only their companies, but their lives. The Wacif team, and the Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center, will stand beside them in that effort.” – Kimberly Gayle, Wacif Chief Program Officer …

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Wacif Announces New Chief Program Officer and Expanded Leadership Team

By Kaelyn Green | March 5, 2021 |

Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2021) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced today that Kimberly Gayle joined the organization as its new Chief Program Officer. In this role, Kimberly will provide executive leadership and management oversight of Wacif’s small business advisory services and programming.  “I am thrilled to welcome Kimberly to the Wacif team as our first Chief Program Officer, and to expand our leadership to take on the challenges ahead that impact entrepreneurs across the region,” said Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew, Jr.…

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