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Wacif, in collaboration with Citi Community Development, Launches D.C. Employee Ownership Initiative

October 30, 2018 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif Named Finalist for Community Champion Award

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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 […]
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Minnesota Avenue Main Street to Host Inaugural “Art All Night: Made in DC” on Minnesota Avenue NE

September 28, 2018 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif Joins City Leadership to Celebrate $495,000 in Small Business Loans

September 27, 2018 0 Comments

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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Wacif Awarded $400,000 National Grant for Community Development

September 24, 2018 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $400,000 National Grant for Community Development Competitive CDFI Financial Assistance (FA) Award will deepen Wacif’s focus on increasing equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) […]
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Wacif and Global Empowerment Solutions Partner to Launch “The Holiday Hustle” for Local Entrepreneurs

February 26, 2018 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 26, 2018 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 ext. 214 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif and Global Empowerment Solutions Partner to Launch “The Holiday Hustle” for Local Entrepreneurs Innovative program will train entrepreneurs on how best to manage their “Holiday Hustle” Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is […]
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Streetsense and Wacif Launch “Goods & Service” Initiative to Support Local Retail + Food Establishments

January 16, 2018 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa DiMercurio mdimercurio@streetsense.com 202-696-1862 Streetsense and Wacif Launch “Goods & Service” Initiative to Support Local Retail + Food Establishments Pro bono week of Streetsense services to build capacity of small businesses in changing neighborhoods Bethesda, Maryland (January 16, 2018) – Streetsense, an experience-focused strategy and design collective based in the Washington, […]
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Wacif to Launch Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative

September 29, 2017 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 29, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif to Launch Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative Wacif to lead new commercial revitalization initiative to promote economic growth and small business development on anchor commercial corridor in Ward 7 Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2017) – Yesterday, at its 30th annual event, […]
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JP Morgan Chase & Co. Awards $5 Million to Local CDFI Collaborative to Invest East of the River

September 26, 2017 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org JPMorgan Chase & Co. Awards $5 Million to Local CDFI Collaborative to Increase Investment East of the River Wacif to lead efforts to support entrepreneurs in Wards 7 and 8 as part of the 11th Street Bridge Park’s Equitable Development Plan Washington, D.C. […]
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Wacif Awarded Competitive National Grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury

September 20, 2017 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Awarded Competitive National Grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury to Increase Small Business Lending and Investment Activity Wacif selected as one of 303 organizations nationally to receive CDFI Fund Award Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2017) – On September 19, 2017, the […]
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Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Ascend 2020 DC

May 30, 2017 0 Comments

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Ascend 2020 DC Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2017) – Today, Mayor Bowser launched Ascend 2020 DC, an initiative that will support the growth of minority-, women-, and veteran-owned small businesses in underserved neighborhoods across Washington, DC. A collaborative effort between the Bowser Administration and Project 500, JP Morgan Chase & Co., the […]
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Wacif Joins JPMorgan Chase to Launch Ascend 2020 DC Partnership to Accelerate Minority Business Growth

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Joins JPMorgan Chase to Launch Ascend 2020 DC Partnership to Accelerate Minority Business Growth Local organizations partner to increase capital and training for entrepreneurs in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2017) – Today, as part of the Small Business Forward initiative, JPMorgan Chase […]
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Wacif, in collaboration with Citi Community Development, Launches D.C. Employee Ownership Initiative

Wacif Named Finalist for Community Champion Award

Minnesota Avenue Main Street to Host Inaugural “Art All Night: Made in DC” on Minnesota Avenue NE

Wacif Joins City Leadership to Celebrate $495,000 in Small Business Loans

Wacif Awarded $400,000 National Grant for Community Development

Wacif and Global Empowerment Solutions Partner to Launch “The Holiday Hustle” for Local Entrepreneurs

Streetsense and Wacif Launch “Goods & Service” Initiative to Support Local Retail + Food Establishments

Wacif to Launch Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative

JP Morgan Chase & Co. Awards $5 Million to Local CDFI Collaborative to Invest East of the River

Wacif Awarded Competitive National Grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Ascend 2020 DC

Wacif Joins JPMorgan Chase to Launch Ascend 2020 DC Partnership to Accelerate Minority Business Growth

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