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Wacif Announces New Chief Program Officer and Expanded Leadership Team

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Kimberly Gayle brings more than 20 years of business strategy expertise to lead Wacif programming operations Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced today that Kimberly Gayle joined the organization as its new Chief Program Officer. In this role, Kimberly will provide executive leadership and management oversight of Wacif’s small business advisory services and programming. “I am thrilled to welcome Kimberly to the Wacif team as our first Chief Program Officer, and to expand our leadership to take on the challenges ahead […]
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Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser

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The “Public-Private Partnership: Achievement in Collaboration Award” recognizes Wacif’s innovative response helping the District’s small business community remain resilient throughout the ongoing economic crisis and recovery efforts. Washington, D.C. (February 17, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced that Mayor Bowser had honored Wacif as a 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award […]
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Wacif and Morning Consult Receive Washington Business Journal 2020 Citizenship Award

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 11, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF AND MORNING CONSULT RECEIVE WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 2020 CITIZENSHIP AWARD Award recognizes high-impact partnerships between corporate and nonprofit sectors in the Greater Washington Region Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today announced that with partner Morning Consult, the global data intelligence firm, it has […]
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Wacif Receives $500,000 Award From Citi Foundation to Support Small Business Recovery

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 10, 2020 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org WACIF RECEIVES $500,000 AWARD FROM CITI FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY The award will support Wacif’s mission to support entrepreneurs of color on economic recovery and resilience Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) […]
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Wacif to Launch New Business Center to Support Enterprising Women of Color in the National Capital Region

November 5, 2020 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew Joins Washington Business Journal Leadership Trust

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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 […]
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Wacif Leadership Selected for Leadership Greater Washington and Leadership Montgomery Cohorts for 2021

October 1, 2020 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif Receives Competitive, National CDFI Financial Assistance Award

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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 […]
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Wacif Joins Truist, the NC Rural Center, and CDFI Partners to Launch CornerSquare Community Capital

September 30, 2020 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif Awarded $200,000 Competitive National Grant for Community Development

November 22, 2019 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Program Wins National Award

August 22, 2019 0 Comments

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 […]
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Wacif Awarded $300,000 Grant to Serve Small Businesses

December 6, 2018 0 Comments

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) […]
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Awards & Recognition

Wacif Announces New Chief Program Officer and Expanded Leadership Team

Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser

Wacif and Morning Consult Receive Washington Business Journal 2020 Citizenship Award

Wacif Receives $500,000 Award From Citi Foundation to Support Small Business Recovery

Wacif to Launch New Business Center to Support Enterprising Women of Color in the National Capital Region

Wacif CEO Harold Pettigrew Joins Washington Business Journal Leadership Trust

Wacif Leadership Selected for Leadership Greater Washington and Leadership Montgomery Cohorts for 2021

Wacif Receives Competitive, National CDFI Financial Assistance Award

Wacif Joins Truist, the NC Rural Center, and CDFI Partners to Launch CornerSquare Community Capital

Wacif Awarded $200,000 Competitive National Grant for Community Development

Wacif’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Program Wins National Award

Wacif Awarded $300,000 Grant to Serve Small Businesses

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