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The Pennsylvania CDFI Network is a statewide collective of 17 PA-based community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that primarily provide financing options for small businesses.

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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.
Coalition launches $100 million fund to support Black and brown owned businesses
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...
Greater Philadelphia Financial Services Leadership Coalition Launches Fund to Increase Support of Black and Brown Businesses
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...
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