Established in 1987, Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) provides quality business education and access to capital for entrepreneurs throughout the state. Today the WWBIC team
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Q&A with Hanifah Samad, Owner of Fason De Viv
Philadelphia, PA
Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Hanifah Samad is the owner of online boutique Fason De Viv, meaning “lifestyle” in Haitian Creole. Inspired by Hanifah’s
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Los Angeles Transitional Housing Facility To Open Using New Markets Tax Credits
Los Angeles, CA
Client – Union Rescue Mission Client location – Los Angeles, California CDFI – Genesis LA Economic Growth Corporation CDFI services provided – Financing CDFI service area – Los
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Landmark Chicago Property Restored as Affordable Housing with CDFI Funding
Chicago, IL
Client – The Mark Twain Apartments/The NHP Foundation Client location – Chicago, Illinois CDFI – Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) CDFI services provided – predevelopment loan CDFI service
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Syrian Restaurateur Launches Business in Phoenix Through CDFI Refugee Program
Phoenix, AZ
Client – Rodain’s Syrian Kitchen Client location – Phoenix, Arizona CDFI – International Rescue Committee’s Center for Economic Opportunity CDFI services provided – Credit building
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Vegan Entrepreneur Brings Healthy Food Choices to Northern California with CDFI Support
Vallejo, CA
GW Chew is on a mission to get people to embrace a plant-based diet. Something Better Foods LLC was born out of GW’s vision to promote healthier
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Provider Refinances Facility with CDFI Support
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 1936 to address the needs of the homeless community in Los Angeles, Los Angeles (LA) Mission is among the nation’s largest service providers for
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Philadelphia Florist Expands Location with Support from Local CDFI
Philadelphia, PA
Specializing in floral and event design for weddings and special occasions, Philadelphia-based business Vault + Vine was founded in 2009 by Peicha Chang. This minority-
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CDFIs Collaborate to Build Food Incubator in Chicago’s Garfield Park
Chicago, IL
For many food entrepreneurs without a brick and mortar location, finding licensed commercial kitchen space often poses a challenge. Recognizing the need for kitchen space,
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