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) […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 8, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Announces Inaugural Cohort for the Ascend Capital Accelerator 24 entrepreneurs join a new accelerator focused on strengthening local women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color to achieve growth Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2017) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) is proud to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 9, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Launches New Entrepreneurship Accelerator to Spur Business Growth and Capital Readiness in the District The Ascend Capital Accelerator will focus on local minority and women entrepreneurs to successfully navigate business growth Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2017) – The Washington Area Community Investment […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Leadership Named to Inaugural Class of Opportunity Fellows by BBVA Compass, Opportunity Finance Network Harold Pettigrew was chosen as one of 25 leaders from across the country to participate in innovative industry program to address inequalities in access to capital Washington, D.C. (March […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 1, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Executive Director Honored as 40 Under 40 Trailblazer by Leadership Center for Excellence Harold Pettigrew will be honored as one of 40 awardees for demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region Washington, D.C. (December 1, 2016) – The Washington Area Community […]
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