We’re excited to share that Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski was named the 2024 South Florida District and State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Located in Largo, FL, Veterans Metal is a metal finishing manufacturing business providing corrosion-control on stainless steel parts. Andrew, a U.S […]

We’re excited to share that Tamiko Bailey, president and CEO of Bailey’s Premier Services, was named the 2024 Small Business Person of the Year in the state of Texas by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This week, Tamiko and winners representing other states were recognized in Washington D.C. at the SBA’s National Small Business […]

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is excited to announce that Cyrus Kharas recently joined the organization in the role of Vice President of Program Design and Execution.  As VP of Program Design and Execution, Kharas will work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to co-create and implement program-based solutions that scale capital access for small […]

Finance & Commerce recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Top Women in Finance Awards, and we are excited to share that CRF Senior Vice President, CDFI Fund Programs Jennifer Novak is among the honorees.  The Top Women in Finance award recognizes the outstanding contributions and dedication of women to their profession, their communities, and […]

A recent article published in the October 2023 issue of Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits featured commentary from several community finance industry leaders, including CRF’s Senior Vice President, CDFI Fund Programs Jennifer Novak.  The article highlights the 20-year anniversary of the first round of allocations disbursed by the CDFI Fund to community development entities through the […]