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OFN Applauds Critical Reforms to SBA Community Advantage Program
On March 30, Opportunity Finance Network’s (OFN) President and CEO Lisa Mensah joined Vice President Kamala Harris, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator…
OFN Webinar Recap – Public Policy Update
On March 31, OFN held a webinar to provide the latest public policy updates to OFN’s membership. Led by OFN’s Dafina Williams, Mary…
Policymakers Highlight Impact of SBA Community-Based Lending Programs at House Small Business Committee Hearing
On March 29, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held a hearing entitled, “Catalyzing…
Biden Budget Proposal Recommends $331 Million for CDFI Fund, Proposes New Affordable Housing Program
On March 28, President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request outlining his Administration’s federal spending priorities for FY 2023. The Biden…
Expanding Black Business Credit Initiative Closes $29 Million for the Black Vision Fund
The Expanding Black Business Credit network (EBBC) announced on March 17 the final close of its Black Vision Fund. The fund will lend…