🌟 In our 2023 Annual Impact Report: Rising Together - A Year of Growth and Collaboration, we celebrate Freedom Equity Inc. for their impactful work in improving access to capital for Black and minority-owned businesses in Central Ohio! Since 2021, FEI has disbursed nearly $1.3M in 2023 alone, creating or retaining 130+ jobs. Under the leadership of J. Averi Frost, FEI focuses on sustainable funding and empowering communities. Read more about it in our annual report here: https://lnkd.in/epCWveUD #CDFIs
African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
Civic and Social Organizations
Orlando, FL 6,055 followers
A national membership-driven coalition that empowers Black-Led CDFI CEO members to lead and grow.
About us
A movement for economic justice. The Alliance envisions a nationally connected, institutionally diverse community of Black-led CDFIs working to transform Black economies.
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External link for African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- racial equity, cdfis, Black CDFI CEOs, Economic Development, and Small Business
Locations
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Primary
301 E. Pine Street
Suite. 175
Orlando, FL 32801, US
Employees at African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
Updates
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We are thrilled to share the powerful partnership between Alliance members Watchen Harris Bruce of BALTIMORE COMMUNITY LENDING and Maurice Ames of Maryland Capital Enterprises Inc. Together, they are transforming access to capital for underserved communities in Baltimore and beyond! Their collaboration is paving the way for a brand new Business Development and Resource Center, set to open in 2025. This facility will provide much-needed resources for small businesses, empowering local economies. 🔗 Learn more about their inspiring work and what’s to come! https://lnkd.in/eqcAy_4Q #EconomicEmpowerment #CDFIs #CommunityDevelopment #Baltimore
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This month, we honor the women entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world. CDFIs are here to help women-led businesses grow and succeed. Read our recent ForbesBLK article celebrating National Women's Small Business Month at https://shorturl.at/WoKTx.
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Congratulations to our Board member Watchen Harris Bruce!
Congratulations to our own Watchen Harris Bruce on being One of The Daily Record's 2024 Most Admired CEOs. This honor highlights outstanding CEOs, leaders in higher education, and nonprofit Executive Directors across Maryland whose leadership and vision inspire those around them. Selected by a panel of judges, these honorees are recognized for their professional achievements, commitment to community service, and the strong endorsements from colleagues, board members, and community leaders who celebrate their impact and visionary leadership. "My leadership style revolves around the principle of stewardship, which emphasizes responsible management and nurturing of the organization’s resources, values, and long-term vision. As a steward, my role is not just to lead but to ensure the organization thrives sustainably, with a focus on the well-being of both the people and the resources entrusted to us. A key aspect of stewardship is empowering others within the organization. I focus on developing staff potential and providing them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to excel. By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, I help individuals grow professionally and personally, which in turn strengthens the organization."-Watchen Harris Bruce See full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ev2chaBr Everyone help me congratulate our CEO for an honor well deserved! 👏
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🌟 Women entrepreneurs are trailblazing across industries, breaking barriers, and driving innovation! However, access to capital remains a significant hurdle for many, especially women of color. Black-led CDFIs, Alliance members like Dion Cook of Denkyem Coop and J. Averi Frost of Freedom Equity Inc. are stepping in, providing crucial financial support to women-led businesses. Read our CEO Lenwood V Long Sr's column on how CDFIs are empowering women entrepreneurs to redefine success in business. 💼 #WomensSmallBusinessMonth #WomenInBusiness #CDFI 📖 https://lnkd.in/eGPdNKGD
Trailblazers In Business: Women Redefining Entrepreneurship
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Our CEO Lenwood V Long Sr is a light, a visionary, and a good trouble maker ✨
I recently had the honor of celebrating the birthday of Lenwood V Long Sr, a visionary leader in the financial services space. Lenwood started the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs to ensure stronger representation for African-American CDFI loan funds. What began as a professional connection has grown into a friendship. Today, I look to him as a leader, a big brother, and a source of wise counsel. Together, we’ve co-founded impactful initiatives like the Coalition for Community Builders of Color, which led to the formation of the Justice Climate Fund. Lenwood has been a leader in ensuring communities of color have a seat at the table and are represented in critical conversations like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Thank you, Lenwood, for your unwavering commitment and leadership. I’m grateful for your work and the friendship we’ve built. #Leadership #EconomicEquity #CommunityImpact #ClimateJustice
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Black Money: A Conversation with Andre Whittington from Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) Join the Alliance's Justin Minott for a powerful conversation with Andre Whittington, CEO of Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz), about furthering economic liberation in the Black community.
Black Money: A Conversation with Andre Whittington from GPAz
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Juan Cirino, owner of Pangaea Bistro & Bar in Greensboro, NC, shares his journey from Puerto Rico to successful business ownership while supporting other Hispanic entrepreneurs through Alliance member Piedmont Business Capital. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/ek8c-gbQ
Hispanic business owner in NC helps other entrepreneurs succeed
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With over 190 lives lost and countless communities devastated, we stand by those affected, particularly the small businesses facing unimaginable challenges. This natural disaster underscores the urgency of addressing climate change and supporting the most vulnerable. #HurricaneHelene Lenwood V Long Sr. https://lnkd.in/eJ3PzQs9
Statement on the Devastating Impact of Hurricane Helene in Southeast North Carolina - African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
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