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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employee Ownership and Building a Democratic Economy By Harold Pettigrew, Wacif Executive Director At the event “Building a Democratic Economy: How Do We Create Prosperity for All?”, the Aspen Institute hosted Marjorie Kelly of the Democracy Collaborative, co-author of the new book, “Creating a Democratic Economy: How to Build Prosperity for the Many, Not […]
The Silver Tsunami and the Opportunity of Employee Ownership in Washington, DC Mike Smith has a longstanding relationship with Wacif – as a Wacif client, Mr. Smith accessed both technical assistance and capital to grow and expand his business. Now, as he prepares to enter retirement, he has turned to Wacif to explore the possibility […]
Entrepreneurs Named to Goods & Service Initiative We are proud to announce below the entrepreneurs accepted as part of the Goods & Service initiative! The 2018 class includes: Sarah Bayot, Kicheko Goods Anika Hobbs, Nubian Hueman Cleashay China-Sutton, Studio Elan Salon & Spa Diana Movius, Dance Loft on 14 Yi Wah Roberts and Caitlin Roberts, Number 1 Sons Stephanie […]
Wacif and Streetsense Launch Goods & Service Initiative to Support DC Area Businesses As a participating entrepreneur you’ll be offered a wraparound suite of services anchored by two, three-hour workshops, a working session, and a final presentation of your assistance package. Learn more about Goods & Service at Streetsense.com/Goods-and-Service or apply today: Goods & Service […]
RIA Radio Invites Wacif to Discuss Plans for 2018 RIA Radio – Featuring Wacif
It’s Official! Mayor Bowser Designates Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative
Funding Business Growth in D.C. By Brenda C. Siler – The Washington Informer Reid went through the usual process of raising money, seeking investors on his own and approaching banks, but hitting dead ends. Then he heard about Wacif. “Coming up with funding took a long time,” said Reid, a native Washingtonian. “I learned about […]
Wacif Tours Planned Development and Discusses Community Wealth Building Wacif staff recently toured the soon-to-be developed 11th Street Bridge Park and surrounding community in Ward 8’s Anacostia neighborhood. We were led by Scott Kratz, Director of the 11th Street Bridge Park, who guided us through the multi-year process Building Bridges Across the River, who leads […]
Welcoming New Staff and Members to Wacif’s Board of Directors We are very pleased to announce new additions to Wacif’s team! Kevin Fryatt has joined Wacif as its new Director of Finance and Administration and will be a member of the senior management team responsible for providing leadership for Wacif’s financial and business functions. Kevin […]
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