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Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser

February 17, 2021 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 17, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced that Mayor Bowser had honored Wacif as a 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award […]
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Wacif to Offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Through New Partnership with Customers Bank and SmartBiz

January 22, 2021 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced its participation in the second round of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through a partnership […]
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Wacif and Morning Consult Receive Washington Business Journal 2020 Citizenship Award

December 11, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 nonprofit sectors in the Greater Washington Region Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced that with partner Morning Consult, the global data intelligence firm, it has […]
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Wacif Receives $500,000 Award From Citi Foundation to Support Small Business Recovery

December 10, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 will support Wacif’s mission to support entrepreneurs of color on economic recovery and resilience Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) […]
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In 2020, Compass Coffee Is Brewing More Than Coffee

November 5, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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. Local coffee roaster Compass Coffee is one small business proving that civic engagement is just as important as your morning coffee. Compass Coffee is a 2020 DC […]
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Wacif to Launch New Business Center to Support Enterprising Women of Color in the National Capital Region

November 5, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION New Business Center supported by competitive, national grant from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) will provide capital and advisory services, and […]
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Women Entrepreneurship is on the Rise: Five Small Businesses Making Waves

October 22, 2020 by Harold Pettigrew 0 Comments

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 loan applications and makes it easier for women entrepreneurs to receive working capital, training, and assistance. Today, women-owned businesses are growing at 2.5% the national […]
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Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew Joins Washington Business Journal Leadership Trust

October 5, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

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 of top business leaders in Greater Washington Washington, D.C. (October 05, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced that CEO Harold […]
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Wacif Leadership Selected for Leadership Greater Washington and Leadership Montgomery Cohorts for 2021

October 1, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 01, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF LEADERSHIP SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP GREATER WASHINGTON AND LEADERSHIP MONTGOMERY COHORTS FOR 2021 Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew, Director of Development & Communications Brendon Miller, and Board Member Matt Glatting were selected to participate in executive leadership programs, deepening […]
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Wacif Receives Competitive, National CDFI Financial Assistance Award

October 1, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 01, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF RECEIVES COMPETITIVE, NATIONAL CDFI FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD For the third consecutive year, Wacif is one of seven regional organizations to receive an award, amounting to $548,000 Washington, DC (October 01, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund […]
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Wacif Joins Truist, the NC Rural Center, and CDFI Partners to Launch CornerSquare Community Capital

September 30, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF JOINS TRUIST, THE NC RURAL CENTER, AND CDFI PARTNERS TO LAUNCH CORNERSQUARE COMMUNITY CAPTIAL Wacif among six CDFIs nationally to launch new fund that will increase capital available to support diverse small business owners Washington, DC (Wednesday, September […]
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2020 National Black Business Month

August 30, 2020 by Brendon Miller 0 Comments

As National Black Business Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank the many Black-owned small business owners and entrepreneurs navigating day-to-day systemic challenges in addition to the hardships brought on by COVID-19. Despite all odds, local entrepreneurs remain resilient while also going the extra mile to support their […]
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Stay Informed On How We're Impacting Your Community

Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser

Wacif to Offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Through New Partnership with Customers Bank and SmartBiz

Wacif and Morning Consult Receive Washington Business Journal 2020 Citizenship Award

Wacif Receives $500,000 Award From Citi Foundation to Support Small Business Recovery

In 2020, Compass Coffee Is Brewing More Than Coffee

Wacif to Launch New Business Center to Support Enterprising Women of Color in the National Capital Region

Women Entrepreneurship is on the Rise: Five Small Businesses Making Waves

Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew Joins Washington Business Journal Leadership Trust

Wacif Leadership Selected for Leadership Greater Washington and Leadership Montgomery Cohorts for 2021

Wacif Receives Competitive, National CDFI Financial Assistance Award

Wacif Joins Truist, the NC Rural Center, and CDFI Partners to Launch CornerSquare Community Capital

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