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Two Decades of Sticking Up for the Small Ones
About 20 years ago, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) announced that, for the first time, $2.5 billion worth of new markets tax credit (NMTC) allocations would go to various community development entities (CDE) across the country. Then under...
New Season = New Business
As we speed through September and into the fall season, what better time to think about new beginnings? For some, it might be cleaning out your closet or recommitting to a fitness routine, but for us, it’s helping new businesses get started. We recently had the...
Recapping National Black Business Month!
August was National Black Business Month, and here at Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we recognized some of our favorite Black-owned small businesses all month long on our social feeds. From places like Wigenton Candle Co.- a custom-blended candle business in...
Finding Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
It’s no secret that Pittsburgh has an affordable housing problem. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh has estimated that our region currently faces a shortage of about 15,000 affordable homes. In addition, there’s estimated to be a shortage of 8,200 housing...
Happy National Small Business Month!
In case you haven’t heard, May is National Small Business Month! At Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we’re passionate about helping small businesses. Why? Because these businesses help our communities – whether it’s a restaurant providing homemade meals to...
Be Our Nextdoor Neighbor!
You’ve probably seen us on major social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, but did you know we’re also on Nextdoor? If you’re not familiar with Nextdoor, it’s a social media outlet that allows people and communities to come together and exchange...
Show Some Love to Small Businesses!
Valentine’s Day may be in the rear-view mirror, but it’s never a bad time to show some love to small businesses. According to Forbes, there are currently 33.2 million small businesses across America, and 99.9% of all businesses across the U.S. are small businesses –...
Our Best Annual Event Yet!
Last month, we hosted our Annual Community and Business Luncheon at The Priory Grand Hotel, an event that gives us the opportunity to recognize our many partners throughout Allegheny County. It was a memorable afternoon full of great people, delicious food and...
Thankful for Our Partners
We have so much to be thankful for here at Neighborhood Community Development Fund, but as we approach Thanksgiving, we’d like to shine a spotlight on our community partners in Allegheny County.
Loan Officer Spotlight: Miauna Connor
We are a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans and financial opportunities for businesses and real estate development projects throughout Allegheny County. Our team is committed to assisting small businesses and real estate to ensure...