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Impact Stories

Tag: Small Business

WyWest Transport, Community First Fund client
Lancaster, PA

Entrepreneur Drives Business Launch and Growth with Community First Fund Loan

July 17, 2017
Kainbigan - Pacific Community Ventures client
Oakland, CA

The Story of a Foodie Destination Taking Hold in Oakland

August 15, 2016
Sacramento, CA

#CDFIstory: From Inspired to Entrepreneur

Maria Harrington opened Casa de Español in downtown Sacramento in 2011 to pay homage to her Mexican heritage. The school, which offers…

August 15, 2016
Jose - Rural Community Assistance Corporation client
Solano County, CA

RCAC Cheers California Small Business Toward Finish Line

August 9, 2015
Kinder Academy - Reinvestment Fund client
Philadelphia, PA

Partnership Creates Brighter Futures for Philly Children

August 8, 2015
Robyn, Eco Baby Daycare - Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region client
Troy, NY

On a Hunt for Quality Child Care, an Entrepreneur Fills the Void Herself

August 7, 2015
Viola and Melvin Tucker, Tucker’s Truck Driving Academy - WWBIC client
Waterloo, WI

Wisconsin Couple Opens a Truck Driving School Together

August 8, 2014
Raji Sridhara, Little Genius Montessori - Working Solutions client
Dublin, CA

One Entrepreneur Fills in Education Need By Mixing Tradition with Innovation

August 8, 2014
Langosta Lounge - New Jersey Community Capital client
Asbury Park, NJ

Recovering from Superstorm Sandy in Asbury Park

July 31, 2014
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