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Wacif Announces Official Launch of the Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center
The Center will build on Wacif’s decades of expertise investing in women entrepreneurs of color through access to capital and small business resources Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2021) — The Washington Area […]
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Investing in Equity: Kimberly Gayle, Wacif’s Chief Program Officer, on Leading the Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center
“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, […]
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Wacif Announces New Chief Program Officer and Expanded Leadership Team
Kimberly Gayle brings more than 20 years of business strategy expertise to lead Wacif programming operations 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 […]
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Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
The “Public-Private Partnership: Achievement in Collaboration Award” recognizes Wacif’s innovative response helping the District’s small business community remain resilient throughout the ongoing economic crisis and recovery efforts. Washington, D.C. (February […]
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Wacif to Offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Through New Partnership with Customers Bank and SmartBiz
Applicants referred by Wacif will complete the application using the SmartBiz site, and be considered for a loan from Customers Bank Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2021) — The Washington Area […]
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Wacif and Morning Consult Receive Washington Business Journal 2020 Citizenship Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 11, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF AND MORNING CONSULT RECEIVE WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 2020 CITIZENSHIP AWARD Award recognizes high-impact partnerships between corporate and […]
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Wacif Receives $500,000 Award From Citi Foundation to Support Small Business Recovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 10, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF RECEIVES $500,000 AWARD FROM CITI FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY The award […]
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In 2020, Compass Coffee Is Brewing More Than Coffee
In 2020, Compass Coffee is Brewing More Than Coffee Businesses across D.C. are taking part in initiatives that make it easier for employees and customers to exercise their civic rights. […]
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Wacif to Launch New Business Center to Support Enterprising Women of Color in the National Capital Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 30, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESS CENTER TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE […]
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Women Entrepreneurship is on the Rise: Five Small Businesses Making Waves
October marks the 32nd anniversary of H.R. 5050: the Women’s Business Ownership Act, signed into legislation by President Reagan in 1988. The legislation empowers women to independently sign their business […]
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Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew Joins Washington Business Journal Leadership Trust
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 05, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF CEO HAROLD PETTIGREW JOINS WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL LEADERSHIP TRUST Pettigrew joins invitation-only community […]
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