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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 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: 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) […]
It’s Official! Mayor Bowser Designates Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative
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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