FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Supports Made in D.C. Entrepreneurs at Reagan Airport Innovative capital solution provides flexible funding, catalyzes growth for local makers Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2019) –The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced today that it has extended […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 22, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $200,000 Competitive National Grant for Community Development CDFI Fund (FA) Award will further Wacif’s impact throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region Washington, D.C. (November 22, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced today […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 26, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Audria Belton, (404) 813-3664 audria.belton@suntrust.com Wacif’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Wins National Award SunTrust Foundation Lighting the Way Award recognizes program for innovation, impact Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today received a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 17, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Minnesota Avenue Main Street Launches Small Business Resilience Fund Grant funding will help small businesses along corridor prosper in place (Washington, D.C) – The Minnesota Avenue Main Street (MAMS), a program of Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), today announced […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 13, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Named 2019 Nonprofit of the Year Award honors Wacif for its impact creating an equitable ecosystem for small business success (Washington, D.C) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), one of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 7, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Launches Third Cohort of Ascend Capital Accelerator Program helps entrepreneurs access growth capital, knowledge, and relationships Washington, D.C.) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today launched the third cohort of its Ascend Capital Accelerator, a program […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Joins Community and Financial Leaders to Launch Entrepreneurs of Color Fund $6.65 Million Investment will Drive Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Greater Washington and Baltimore Communities Washington, D.C. (February 11, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today joined […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 6, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $300,000 Grant to Serve Diverse Small Businesses Competitive Diverse Community Capital award deepens supports Wacif’s continued growth in lending and small business services Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif, in collaboration with Citi Community Development, Launches D.C. Employee Ownership Initiative Initiative aims to preserve and catalyze business ownership in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today announced the launch of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Named Finalist for Community Champion Award Think Local First awards honor organizations advancing economic, environmental, racial, and social equity Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today announced its nomination as a finalist […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 28, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Minnesota Avenue Main Street to Host Inaugural “Art All Night: Made in DC” on Minnesota Avenue NE Saturday’s free art festival presented by Mayor Bowser celebrates local artists, strengthens Main Streets Washington, D.C. (September 28, 2018) – The Minnesota Avenue […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 27, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Joins City Leadership to Celebrate $495,000 in Small Business Loans District Capitalized Program funded by DSLBD includes $1.9M in FY18 capital for emerging, underserved entrepreneurs Washington, D.C. (September 27, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. […]
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