Waverly Brewing Company Taps Into Supportive Community and Fair Financing
Melissa Yukna’s husband was disappearing for hours late into the night. Melissa wasn’t worried though. She joked that…
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Getting Small Business Loans without Cash Flow or Collateral
Many startup and early-stage businesses struggle to qualify for small business loans. Banks and traditional lenders often decline…
2023 New Year Address
Greetings, As we embark upon a new year, I am embracing the hope that comes with new beginnings.…
M&G Real Estate Ventures is “Handing Over the Keys” of Affordable Homes
When Gwen and Rupert McCave retired from their careers of 30+ years, they knew it was a stepping…
Setting the Thanksgiving Table with Cureate Courses and Baltimore Community Lending
With Thanksgiving now two weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be bringing to the…
Quiet Quitting: What Small Businesses Need to Know
You’ve probably heard the phrase “quiet quitting,” which has made headlines and is being debated on social media.…
Baltimore Restaurants to Support During National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting Baltimore’s local restaurants. We’ve…
The 5 C’s of Credit: How Banks & Lenders Decide Whether to Approve Loan Applications
If you’re applying for a loan, you’ll want to know what banks and other lenders are looking for…
Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs: Where to Start with Your Business Plan
It’s back to school season, which means it’s back to a hectic fall schedule for many of us.…
Needles and Stix is building a “sunflower” fashion empire
Fashion is Jessica LaPrade’s destiny. Growing up, Jessica never settled for clothing off-the-rack and loved sketching her own…
3 Key Takeaways from the Black & Latino Economic Summit
While the United States has made some progress in addressing disparities between BIPOC and white communities, the racial…
Aspiring real estate developers “focus on the positive” through fellowship program
2022 Real Estate Fellows at University of Baltimore: Lamar Purnell, Amber Jones, Wesley Hawkins, Thomas Anderson, Na’Quon Willett, Bob Ezumah.
Hoodfellas Bistro & Catering offers atmosphere, food, and community
On a Tuesday afternoon, Hoodfellas Bistro & Catering is humming with activity as customers enjoy their lunches. Many…
Black-owned businesses to support in honor of Juneteenth
As awareness of Juneteenth is becoming more widespread, more people are looking for ways to honor the holiday.…
Home Helpers Home Care offers compassionate care for seniors and vulnerable adults
We often think of firefighters putting out fires, risking their lives entering burning buildings to save people, and…
Superior Real Estate Management Investing in “Untapped Potential of Baltimore”
Mark Reed was living in Washington, DC in 2017 when he discovered the tremendous untapped potential of investing…
Snug Books: A Community Hub
Katie Beltz and her husband, Emanuel Figueroa, have always dreamed of opening their own bookstore. When they came…
2022 New Year Address: A letter from our President & CEO
Dear Colleagues and Friends, First and foremost, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! It…
Mayson-Dixon Companies Brings Unique, Cool, Sustainable Apartments to Station North
Mayson-Dixon Companies is a firm based in Baltimore that undoubtedly exemplifies the expression, “A lot can happen in…
Fashion Spa House is thriving since receiving a grant from BCL and Truist
If you’re like a lot of people, just the thought of being at the airport may induce feelings…
Melinated House of Beauty
Getting quality beauty supplies hasn’t always been easy for Dinee Russell, a long-time resident of the Hampden neighborhood…
How Blank Slate is revitalizing Baltimore
Alex Aaron always knew he would go into real estate. Growing up in Virginia, his father showed him…
BCL helps ReBUILD Metro create opportunities in East Baltimore
In 2002, tragedy struck the Oliver neighborhood of East Baltimore when seven members of the Dawson family were…
COVID-19 relief grant update
A little over three months ago, Baltimore Community Lending awarded COVID-19 relief grants to 30 small businesses in…
Catonsville CO-OP brings together food, community, and local businesses
In the summer of 2011, a few Catonsville residents met at the local library. They shared a passion…
In memoriam: Frank B. Coakley
No one wore the title of “Chief Business Development Officer” better than Frank Coakley. Frank’s commitment to affordable…
Testimony of Watchen Harris Bruce – United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs The Coronavirus Crisis: Next Steps for Rebuilding Mainstreet
FEBRUARY 25, 2021: Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the…