In April 2022, North News – a grassroots print and digital community news source in North Minneapolis – featured an article about the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund in their print publication. Read the article now.
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Motor City Contractor Fund, Which Aims to Support Contractor Ecosystem and Grow Capacity in Detroit, Launches $10 Million Pilot Program Today
DETROIT, March 22, 2022 – The Rocket Community Fund, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), Invest Detroit and Barton Malow Builders today announced the launch of the Motor City Contractor Fund pilot program, which will remove barriers for and provide 20 Detroit-based contractors with a suite of services to grow their capacity and succeed in the increasingly competitive local marketplace. The $10 million […]
Minnesota Women’s Press Features the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund
In March 2022, Minnesota Women’s Press – a Twin Cities-based publication and one of the longest continuously run feminist platforms in the U.S – featured a story about the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund. Read the article now.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Highlights the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund
In March 2022, Minnesota Women’s Press – a Twin Cities-based publication and one of the longest continuously run feminist platforms in the U.S – featured a story about the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund. Read the article now.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Names Anisha Murphy 2022 Women In Business Honoree
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal released its first round of 2022 Women In Business Honorees this week and we are thrilled to announce that CRF’s Director of Community Advancement Anisha Murphy was included. Top female business and community leaders are selected for this award based on their outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to […]
Minnesota Nonprofits Launch Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund
Small businesses can apply now for loans, access resources to help recovery MINNEAPOLIS – Mar. 3, 2022 – Minnesota small businesses can now apply for low interest financing of up to $200,000 from the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund (MIGF). The Fund is designed to increase access to flexible and affordable capital and small business support services for […]
Board Member Spotlight: Reza Aghamirzadeh
Get to know CRF’s board members by reading our Board Member Spotlight series! Check out this ongoing series to learn more about each member, including why they joined the board, what goals they have for CRF and what they do for fun. In the newest edition of our Board Member Spotlight series, we’re featuring Reza Aghamirzadeh of Citizens Bank. […]
Catalyst Coalition Stands in Solidarity
Catalyst partners committed to aiding BIPOC businesses in the wake of Amir Locke’s killing Minneapolis (Feb 14, 2022) – Once again, The Catalyst Coalition is heartbroken over the senseless killing of another African American, 22-year-old Amir Locke. Like the deaths of Daunte Wright, and George Floyd, the killing of a sleeping Amir Locke within 9 seconds […]
CRF Recognized as CDFI SBA Lender of the Year by Coleman Publishing
The Coleman Report, a premier SBA lending trade publication, has named CRF its 2022 CDFI SBA Lender of the Year. Each year, Coleman Publishing recognizes the individuals and organizations that make a positive impact on SBA lending and the small business community. Congratulations to all the other award winners! Previously, CRF’s Jennifer Ericson and Gary […]
