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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 –...

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...

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.

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...

In this blog post, we’ll learn a little more about our Executive Director Mark Masterson – including why he works at the Neighborhood Community Development Fund. I’ve been with the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (formerly the Northside Community Development...

At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we’re here to serve neighborhoods across Allegheny County. Whether you’re a small business getting started, an existing business looking to grow, or a new real estate project ready to begin construction, we have the...

Here at the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF), we’re committed to building stronger neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County. In fact, we were a driving force in forming the PA CDFI Network, which is a coalition of 17 PA-based community development...

Are you thinking of starting a new business, but it seems a little intimidating? You might have an idea in mind, but you’re not exactly sure where to begin. Don’t worry. At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (The Fund), we can help connect you to the...

At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, our services go far beyond the Northside (more on that here). In fact, we helped Dormont business, NailChíc, stay afloat and keep its doors open – despite challenges it faced during the pandemic. “Having my own business...

The year 2020 was filled with challenges and triumphs alike – for individuals and for small businesses. As business owners in the region strived to take back normalcy, one building block at a time, we were there for them. Helping to found the PA CDFI Network was one...