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Tag: Community Development

Front of the capitol building in Washington, DC.

House-Proposed FY26 CDFI Fund Appropriation Higher than President’s Budget Request, Decrease from Current Funding Level

A woman casting her ballot for OFN Board elections.

Opportunity Next: Nominate a Candidate for the OFN Board of Directors

Front of the capitol building against a blue sky with clouds, and the American flag flying in the wind.

CDFI Tax Priorities Signed into Law with Landmark Reconciliation Bill

Investing in Main Street America: OFN’s 12th Annual Small Business Finance Forum

OFN Board members and Representative Johnson.

OFN Board Advocates for CDFI Priorities on Capitol Hill

A colorful science classroom

Opportunity Next: Transforming the Future of the CDFI Industry

Left to right: Ray Gilley, CEO of BBIF, Watchen Harris Bruce, President and CEO of Baltimore Community Lending, and Duane Lewis, Chief Operating Officer of BBIF

Lighting the Way for Entrepreneurs: Meet Watchen Harris Bruce, President and CEO of Baltimore Community Lending

Ribbon Cutting, From Left to Right: Executive Director Scott McReynolds, Director of Lending Timothy Baker, Managing Director James Caudill, Mayor of Hazard Happy Mobelini, Credit Counselor Alice White

Southeastern Kentucky CDFI Helps Community Members Take Control of Their Finances

The PACE Business team at the 2024 MBE Connect Summit. The summit connected Minority Business Enterprises with $400 billion in contract opportunities. PACE co-hosted the event and shared their business counseling, procurement, and lending services with attendees.

Los Angeles CDFI Supports Economic Mobility for Local Small Business Owners