Neighborhood Community Development Fund

Last week on June 3, our Executive Director Mark Masterson joined fellow CDFI leaders at the PA CDFI Network Advocacy Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

We came together to elevate the voices of the communities and small businesses we serve across Pennsylvania and to advocate for continued investment in CDFIs.

This includes $10 million for business services to ensure every county can be reached, and $100 million for a small business loan fund to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth.

We are honored to be part of this collective effort. We know these investments are making a real difference in individuals, neighborhoods, and communities across Pennsylvania.

In 2025, PA CDFI Network members deployed 817 loans totaling $159 million, helping create and retain more than 5,000 jobs while leveraging every public dollar with $1.16 in private capital.

Grateful to the PA CDFI Network, our fellow CDFIs, small business owners, community partners, and the 30+ legislators who took the time to listen and engage in meaningful conversations about Pennsylvania’s economic future.

Celebrating a new milestone with Affirmations Beauty Bar ✨

Affirmations Beauty Bar is a mobile beauty service offering “Luxury Beauty. Delivered to You” with lash, brow, and waxing services designed to meet clients where they are.

We were honored to provide financing to help make this expansion possible and support a local entrepreneur’s vision for the future.

Special shoutout to Denise Graham- Shealey for helping make this financing possible and supporting another local entrepreneur on their growth journey!

Attention small business owners 📣

We wanted to share a free upcoming opportunity hosted by the University of Pittsburgh SBDC that may be valuable for businesses interested in contracting and procurement opportunities with the University of Pittsburgh.

The 10th Annual “Doing Business with Pitt” event will provide insight into:
✔️ How to become a potential supplier
✔️ Pitt’s purchasing and procurement process
✔️ Upcoming FY26–27 sourcing priorities
✔️ Ways to market your business within the University community

Priority vendor categories include:
• Electrical Services & Supplies
• Graphic Design Services
• Furniture Suppliers
• AV & Supplies
• Uniforms
• Chartered & Shuttle Services
…and more.

📅 May 29 | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 O’Hara Student Center – Pittsburgh, PA

Learn more and register at the link below.

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10th Annual Doing Business with Pitt | Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Doing Business with Pitt is a no-cost informational session for small businesses to learn about gaining contracts with the University of Pittsburgh