Funding Business Growth in D.C. By Brenda C. Siler – The Washington Informer Reid went through the usual process of raising money, seeking investors on his own and approaching banks, but hitting dead ends. Then he heard about Wacif. “Coming up with funding took a long time,” said Reid, a native Washingtonian. “I learned about […]
YOU’RE INVITED! Small Business Capital Forum Navigating the Online and Alternative Lending Marketplace The online lending marketplace is ever-changing and difficult to navigate. Loan terms and conditions are not necessarily transparent. Yet, online and alternative loans are a life line for some business owners. Do you have questions about online and alternative lending – what […]
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 […]
Wacif Executive Director Harold Pettigrew to Join WYCB 1340AM’s ‘The Senior Zone’ to Discuss New AARP Partnership Pettigrew will Highlight Entrepreneurship Program for 50+ Older Americans WHO/WHAT: Harold B. Pettigrew, Jr., Executive Director of the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) will be interviewed by Founder and Host of The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry. They will […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 12, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org National Business Alliance Names 36 Leaders Transforming Local Economies Harold B. Pettigrew Jr. of Wacif Awarded Local Economy Fellowship, Joins North American Leadership Network Oakland, CA (May 12, 2016) – Thirty-six leaders representing innovative community and economic development solutions in 29 U.S. and Canadian […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 28, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org WACIF Announces New Executive Director Harold B. Pettigrew, Jr. Named to Succeed Timothy Flanagan Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2016) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) today announced that it has named Harold B. Pettigrew, Jr. as its new Executive Director. Pettigrew will succeed Timothy […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 CONTACT: Doxie McCoy (EOM) 202.727.9691; doxie.mccoy@dc.gov Brendon Miller (DSLBD) 202.741.0860; brendon.miller@dc.gov Mayor Gray to Mark Success of Streetscape Loan Relief Fund Fund Managed by DSLBD Provides Interest-Free Loans to Eligible Businesses WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham, D.C. Department of Small and Local Business […]
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