by Elaina Longjohn | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog
Sales tax can feel confusing—but the basics are simpler than they seem. This guide will help you understand what to collect, when to collect it, and what to watch out for. What is Sales Tax? Sales tax is a tax business owners collect from customers at the time of...
by Elaina Longjohn | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog
Late January, Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF) gathered with fellow lenders and economic development partners at Steel Valley Accelerator’s ‘Ready to Grow’ panel. The room included a mix of traditional lenders such as banks, and non-traditional lenders...
by Elaina Longjohn | Jan 9, 2026 | Blog
Starting in 2025, many business owners in Pennsylvania started receiving emails about this new requirement—and it’s important to understand what it is, why it matters, and step- by-step, how to file an annual report for your business correctly. Why Am I Getting...
by Mark Masterson | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog
This Christmas, we’re thrilled to launch our 12 Days of Giftmas Christmas Guide, celebrating our amazing borrowers and the unique gifts they offer. From December 14th through Christmas Day, we’ll reveal a new category each day, featuring one or multiple...
by Mark Masterson | Nov 22, 2025 | Blog
On November 21, 2025, we celebrated 25 years of strengthening neighborhoods across Allegheny County. For a quarter century, Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF) has provided financing and technical assistance to help revitalize underserved communities, and...
by Mark Masterson | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog
Building Your Business Legacy with Security Starting a business is an act of courage — especially when you’re building something from the ground up. You put in long days, invest your savings, and pour everything into creating something that will last....