News OFN Testifies at House Small Business Committee Virtual Forum On May 13, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a virtual forum for their members on the… May 19, 2020
Events, News Save the Date—2020 Small Business Finance Forum: Virtual Edition! This year, the Small Business Finance Forum takes place during a global pandemic. CDFIs—America’s financial first responders—are working tirelessly to provide COVID-19 relief… May 5, 2020
News Goldman Sachs CEO Talks CDFI Partnership on CBS This Morning On April 9, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon spoke with Gayle King on “CBS This Morning” about partnering with CDFIs on the new CARES… April 9, 2020
News Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams Talks Paycheck Protection Program on Fox News On Saturday, April 4, Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams appeared on Fox News with correspondent Leland Vittert to discuss the rollout of the… April 6, 2020
News, Voices Piedmont Business Capital Helps Entrepreneurs Withstand COVID-19 Crisis with OFN Financing Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, new OFN member Piedmont Business Capital (PBC) is on a mission to create shared economic prosperity for local minority and women entrepreneurs. With roots dating back to… March 24, 2020
News Charter Communications Launches $10 Million CDFI Loan Fund On February 27, Charter Communications, Inc. announced the creation of the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund. The Loan Fund focuses on making… February 28, 2020
News Aspen Institute Launches Playbook for Scaling Latino-Owned Businesses On February 13, the Aspen Institute’s Latinos & Society Program held a launch event for its new publication, A Playbook For Scaling Latino-Owned… February 13, 2020
News Wells Fargo Expands Financing for Diverse Small Businesses The Wells Fargo Foundation announced that it is providing $17.4 million to community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the U.S. to accelerate the… February 3, 2020
News Wells Fargo Announces CDFI-Owned Loan Fund Geared Toward Latinx Small Businesses On November 14, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced a historic $10 million grant to OFN member NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders) to support… December 3, 2019