Small Business
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Inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem building—let’s start the party
Corporate diversity programs often talk about helping people “get invited to the party and also dance.” However, entrepreneurs want to “start their own parties” and equitably. Here’s how communities can support them.
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[Watch] Innovative Models to Create a More Equitable Lending Landscape for Underserved Entrepreneurs
When COVID-19 hit the US, it became clear that millions of Americans and small businesses were disconnected from the banking system. This Connecting Communities webinar covers partnerships and programs created to help fill the capital void for the small businesses struggling most. Watch on demand.
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2021 CDFI Survey Key Findings
From March 22 through May 14, 2021, the Federal Reserve fielded the 2021 CDFI Survey. Here’s what 345 CDFIs said about their financial well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, operational gaps and challenges, and effects on clients and communities they serve.
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6 essentials for an effective entrepreneurship ecosystem
Like basketball players, entrepreneurs need a strong system of support to maximize their potential. Here are the six parts of a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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[Watch] A Year of Crisis, and Now What? Where Our Main Streets Go From Here
Minority small-business owners and community lenders joined us for a virtual event to discuss where they are at this stage of the pandemic, what they need going forward, and who can and should help. Watch on demand.
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What do CDFIs need in 2021? Federal Reserve survey aims to find out
The Federal Reserve wants to hear about challenges facing Community Development Financial Institutions to help inform policy recommendations and programs. Take the 2021 CDFI survey March 22 – April 23, 2021.