There was a lot of optimism in the air at the Program Impact Update of the Philadelphia GRIT Fund, a unique program that increases economic and financial opportunities for business owners who are People of Color. Presented by the Greater Philadelphia Financial...
Varsovia Fernández is a distinguished Dominican professional who has made her mark and paved the way in various fields, from the corporate and financial sectors to nonprofit organizations. However, her primary motivation has been to give a voice to minorities,...
Minority Small Businesses Have a New Financing Option in the Commonwealth Philadelphia, Pa. – December 14, 2022 — The Pennsylvania CDFI Network secured a $45 million allocation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in partnership with 11...
Q&A: Pennsylvania CDFI Network Executive Director Varsovia Fernandez shares how the network is helping small businesses thrive post-COVID. As the first executive director of the Pennsylvania CDFI Network, Varsovia Fernandez is excited about...
Black- and brown-owned business often face challenges in securing working capital. With that in mind, a coalition of about 30 financial organizations have launched a program designed to help minority owned businesses gain access to loan funding. The Philadelphia...
Greater Philadelphia, January 11, 2022 – The Greater Philadelphia Financial Services Leadership Coalition (GPFSLC), comprised of public sector and community partners committed to solving the region’s most pressing issues related to supporting Black and Brown...
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