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Rhode Island Programs
Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment
April 4, 2006
By: CIN Editors
The provides programming, training and technical assistance to minority owned small businesses. Working with community partner agencies, the helps in assessing the viability and the potential for growth of small businesses, if they can be given the necessary financial and operating support. South Carolina Programs
South Carolina Association of CDCs
April 5, 2006
By: CIN Editors
The South Carolina>founded in 1994, is a state- wide organization, whose primary mission is the development and improvement of low-income communities through economic and related development. Community based and non-profit, CDCs focus on promoting development in communities and neighborhoods that o...
Eastern Carolina Community Development Corporation
April 5, 2006
The Eastern Carolina Community Development Corporation (ECCDC) is a community-based economic development agency focused on assisting people to: launch new businesses; attain post secondary education and training; secure jobs in the construction industry; and become first time homeowners. ECCDC works...
CDC of Marlboro County
April 11, 2007
By: CIN Editors
A community development corporation (CDC) is a non-profit community-based organization that serves money-poor families and neighborhoods. CDCs are formed by residents, small-business owners, congregations, and other local stakeholders. Some individuals work full-time jobs, then work at the CDC pa... South Dakota Programsno news in this list. Tennessee Programs
The Promise Seed CDC. Inc
November 3, 2006
Founded in 2000, Promise Seed CDC Inc. is a 501©3 nonprofit organization located in the MSA of Jackson, Madison, and Chester County TN, about 80 miles east of Memphis and 125 miles west of Nashville. PS-CDC is also certified to provide community development work in Crockett County,TN. Texas Programs
Unidos Para la Gente
January 31, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Housing, consulting, development, economic development and community justice
Texas Association of Community Development Corporations/TACDC
January 31, 2007
By: CIN Editors
TACDC, the Texas Association of Community Development Corporations, is a statewide association of organizations committed to improving low income and underserved communities. Founded in 1996, TACDC provides advocacy, research, training, technical assistance and communications services for the commu...
Kenyon International LLC
March 29, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Kenyon International, LLC is a service advisory firm dedicated to providing organizations and investors with the following services and skills both domestically and internationally.
Humanitas Community Development Corporation
January 1, 2008
By: CIN Editors
Humanitas Community Development Corporation (HCDC) is a non profit organization that assists low to moderate income individuals and communities in their efforts to become more self sufficient.
House Trims State Powers in Debate on Financial Rules Overhaul
December 11, 2009
By: Bloomberg.com
The U.S. House scaled back state power over national banks and tightened rules for derivatives as lawmakers head toward a vote on tougher regulation of Wall Street over objections of Republicans and financial companies.
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
April 19, 2006
The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center (BAC) began in 1995 to assist start-up businesses and existing businesses grow and prosper. The Center also sponsors (for the Small Business Administration) the Fort Worth Women’s Business Center, which offers free business counseling and mentoring as wel...
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
April 19, 2006
By: CIN Editors
Founded in 1990, the El Pasco Chamber of Commerce provides business training, assistance, guidance and mentoring for small minority, and women owned businesses within the El Pasco region.
Covenant Community Capital Corporation
April 19, 2006
The Covenant Community Capital Corporation (CCCC) focuses on revitalizing low-income communities and neighborhoods by increasing their capacity to develop affordable housing, grow business enterprises and build family and community assets. Founded in 1998, CCCC sponsors a number of programs aimed a...
CDC Association of Greater Houston
January 17, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The CDC Association of Greater Houston was founded in 1996 as a membership organization to benefit low-income families and individuals by promoting affordable housing and economic development. The CDC Association of Greater Houston is the only local membership-trade association for community develo...
Andrade Business Consultants, LLC
February 20, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Andrade Business Consultants, LLC provides a wide array of management and training services. Its focus is to assist businesses who want to move to the next level of growth and expansion. Utah Programs
Women’s Business Center Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
April 21, 2006
The Women’s Business Center at the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is a partnership enterprise between the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Salt Lake Chamber and is one of 80 similar Centers located throughout the country. Founded in 1997, the Center is funded by corporate partners Am... Vermont Programs
Vermont - Around the States Recent Activity Update
January 6, 2006
By: Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Week of January 8, 2007: Governor Jim Douglas this week announced the appointment of Paulette Thabault as the Commissioner of the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA). Thabault steps into the position upon the retirement of John Crowle...
HUD AWARDS $10.6 MILLION IN GRANTS TO CREATE, IMPROVE COMPUTER CENTERS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS
September 18, 2008
By: HUD
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $10.6 million in grants to 40 public housing authorities across the U.S. to provide greater access to computers and the Internet for thousands of public housing residents. "Having access to a computer and the Internet ha...
Five Banks Launch Mortgage Relief Initiative for New England
December 21, 2007 By: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Five banks are working together to reach out to some of the New England homeowners who have been affected – or may soon be affected – by the recent mortgage crisis.
City Fiscal Conditions Take a Turn for the Worse
![]() September 18, 2008 By: Chris Hoene and Amanda M. Straub National League of Cities.The National League of Cities has released the City Fiscal Conditions in 2008 Report, which finds a troubling combination of developments that will likely affect the financial health of cities over the next several years. Virginia Programs
The Center for Community Development, Inc.
June 25, 2007
By: CIN Editor
The Center for Community Development, Inc. (CCDI), formerly Portsmouth Community Development Group, was incorporated in January 1990 as a nonprofit Virginia corporation with the mission: To be a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization through affordable housing and community involvement. CCDI has ...
Hispanic Committee of Virginia
April 11, 2006
With offices in Fairfax and Arlington Counties, the Hispanic Committee of Virginia has provided a range of services to Hispanic immigrants that have faced barriers of language, culture and family emergencies. Founded in 1967, the Committee has served as a resource treating individuals and families...
Community Business Partnership
February 27, 2007
By: CIN Editors
The Community Business Partnership (CBP) is a complete resource center providing training and support to those seeking to build successful small business in Fairfax County and beyond.
CDFI Coalition
February 21, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Formed in 1992 as an ad-hoc policy development and advocacy initiative, the Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI Coalition) is the lead national organization in the United States promoting the work of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Through its member...
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
January 17, 2007
By: CIN Editors
Founded in 1991, AEO is the only national membership association committed to micro enterprise development as an effective economic development strategy and a powerful poverty alleviation tool. AEO provides its members with a forum, information, and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for peop... Washington Programs
Washington State Reinvestment Alliance/Low Income Housing Institute
April 11, 2006
The Washington Reinvestment Alliance works with a coalition of 80 agencies statewide to encourage financial institutions to increase their financial commitments to community reinvestment activities. Specifically the Alliance advocates for equal access to capital, credit and banking services for low-... West Virginia Programs
Lightstone Community Development Corporation
April 5, 2006
Lightstone Community Development Corporation (LCDC), founded in 1994, is focused on strengthening and sustaining rural mountain communities and supporting sustainable enterprises through business development, training and financing. It operates in the rural mountain counties of West Virginia and in... Wisconsin Programs
Tanzania Economic Development Initiative
March 25, 2007
By: CIN Editors
TEDI is a not-for-profit, collaborative effort of church, business and community people in Tanzania and the United States of America, established in 2001 to encourage and support economic development projects that will contribute to a prosperous Tanzanian society through the awakening of our God-giv...
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
February 20, 2008
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council was founded to promote fair housing throughout the state by insuring all people equal access to housing opportunities and by creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. The Council works to assist in enforcing feder...
Common Wealth Development Inc.
March 2, 2006
Common Wealth Development was founded in 1981 focused on preserving the City of Madison's Williamson-Marquette neighborhood. Through the years, Common Wealth has initiated and partnered on many housing and community development projects to improve this vibrant community. Wyoming Programsno news in this list. |
Community Level ProgramsThe following organizations are members of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and are direct providers of various programs and services for small business development; or can be a resource or conduit for small business assistance programs. Listed by state – find the organization nearest your community and click on their profile link for a brief outline of their various services or contact them directly. Maryland through New Hampshire |
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