Meet Brian Bailey- a self-taught, multi-faceted artist, creative entrepreneur, owner of Brian Bailey Art LLC, and one of two featured entrepreneurs who will be speaking tomorrow at the (Re)Connect! Sign up today: eventbrite.com/e/the-reconnec…

Celebrating #NationalSmallBusinessWeek ! This week and every week, we recognize small businesses, startup organizations, and the entrepreneurs who drive innovation, create jobs, and shape our communities.

Happy Earth Day! Check out our exclusive Wacif Spotlight blog: wacif.org/earth-day-spot…

Exciting News from Wacif! We're delighted to introduce Shannan Herbert as our new CEO! Welcome, Shannan! For more details about Shannan's appointment and our mission, click this link: bit.ly/4a3Ql3h

The ability to access capital can mean success or failure for a small business. This virtual workshop, hosted by and led by Wacif and in partnership with HMFI, will explore the loan and line of credit options available from Wacif. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/access-to-ca…

We're excited to share that we received an #AirbnbCommunityFund grant! Thank you Airbnb and the Airbnb Host community for supporting organizations like Wacif! To learn more, visit: news.airbnb.com/airbnb-communi…

The safety of our staff and community remains our utmost priority. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these circumstances and establish next steps.

Last chance to apply for #AscendHer ! The application deadline has been extended to this Friday, January 19. Learn more about our award-winning program and apply now: ewoc.wacif.org/services/ascen…

This #MLK Day , we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and honor his longstanding commitment to advancing racial equity and civil rights. Check out some of the free events we've highlighted happening in the DC Area! #DrMartinLutherKingJr #MLK

We are so excited to give a warm, #Wacif Welcome to Kaelyn Green, our new Senior Communications Manager! Kaelyn, we are so grateful to have you join the #Wacif Team - to read her full bio, visit: wacif.org/about/staff/ka…

Read the full press release here: l8r.it/4iVd Mayor Muriel Bowser @dmpeddc

Join the WACIF team! 🌟 We are seeking individuals who are passionate about driving impactful change through the pursuit of increasing equity and economic opportunity and excel in collaborative environments. Elevate your career and #WorkAtWACIF !⁠ linkedin.com/jobs/search/?c….

This #SmallBusinessSaturday , our ED shopped small at the Black Market Creatives Showcase in the Anacostia Arts Center Center! Seeing a center we've supported activated in this way was a joy. This marketplace featured products and services from local Black entrepreneurs and creatives.🎁

We are excited to announce Wacif's Giving Tuesday campaign, part of the largest global giving day of the year, on November 28! Join us in our mission to increase equity, opportunity, and support for entrepreneurs of color: bit.ly/47vzN2N

The WACIF team is growing! We had the pleasure of welcoming three new members to our finance department recently - Sherry Gustafson, David Maley, and Oluwapelumi Olanrewaju. We are thrilled to have your expertise!

Presenting our 2023 Ascend Next Cohort Graduates! 🎉 Last night, we had the pleasure of commemorating the journey of our fourteen Ascend Capital Accelerator graduates and their accomplishments at Riggs Washington DC. Congrats to each and every one of you!

We are thrilled to give a warm welcome to our newly appointed General Director of the Anacostia Arts Center Center, Messay Derebe! We are grateful for your leadership and welcome you back to the Wacif team! To read Messay's full bio, visit: wacif.org/about/staff/me…

We are excited to share the launch of a national search for our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wacif is partnering with @KoyaPartners to help us fill this leadership position. Learn how to get involved here: l8r.it/MdQ5

Back By Popular Demand! 🙌 The Airbnb and Wacif partnership is excited to bring our second Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy to the Washington, DC, area! Register now: l8r.it/eYjU

Introducing Ascend Next - our Fall 2023 Ascend Capital Accelerator Cohort! Last night, we had the pleasure of launching our newest cohort at the Anacostia Arts Center 🚀 We look forward to kicking off this transformative experience with this fantastic group of individuals!