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The Pennsylvania CDFI Network is a statewide collective of 18 PA-based community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that primarily provide financing options for small businesses.
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Varsovia Fernández Deserving of a PhD in Community
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,...
Pennsylvania CDFI Network Secures $45 Million
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 community...
Pennsylvania CDFI Network Finds Power in Numbers
As the first executive director of the Pennsylvania CDFI Network, Varsovia Fernandez is excited about deepening the organization’s collaboration efforts and helping small businesses thrive post-pandemic.
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