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Built From the Ground Up: The Rise of Lightning Electric and the Story of Sekwan Merritt
By: Jessica Brockington Marketing and Communications Officer at Baltimore Community Lending Sekwan Merritt, founder and owner of Lightning Electric, didn’t just start a business—he sparked a movement. His company, an…
Read MoreAdvocating for a Just Economy: BCL Heads to Washington, DC
At Baltimore Community Lending, we’re committed to more than just providing capital—we’re here to advocate for a more inclusive, equitable economy where all communities can thrive. That’s why we were…
Read MoreBaltimore Community Lending and Fulton Bank Launch Early-Stage Financing Program to Empower Entrepreneurs
Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) is announcing an exciting new partnership with Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), to launch a program aimed at providing early-stage…
Read MoreDine & Discover: Connecting Visionaries, Developers, and Resources
Baltimore Community Lending’s Dine & Discover Networking Event was an extraordinary gathering of developers, partners, and industry professionals who share a vision for building a stronger, revitalized Baltimore. The event…
Read MoreMoving Forward: The Future of BCL’s New Headquarters and Business Development Center
At Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), our mission has always been clear: to foster economic empowerment, support small business growth, and revitalize the communities we serve. Now, we are taking a…
Read MoreElevating Entrepreneurs-The Impact of Baltimore Community Lending
April 3, 2024 At Baltimore Community Lending, we are more than just a CDFI that lends capital- we’re partners in success for our clients. Our comprehensive approach to lending sets…
Read MoreCelebrating Visionary Leadership this Women’s History Month
Pioneering Impact with Neighborworks As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are delighted to spotlight the remarkable leadership of our President and CEO, Watchen Harris Bruce. Under her stewardship, Baltimore…
Read MoreCelebrating the Success of Our Inaugural Real Estate Cohort!
On Friday, December 8, 2023, our 6-week ‘Building Blocks for Real Estate Development’ Inaugural Cohort came to an end as we celebrated 11 graduates who dedicated their time and energy…
Read MoreClient Spotlight- Stephanie Carter Bagley
Stephanie Carter Bagley is a distinguished professional that started with a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in corporate America. Armed with an MBA, she initially ventured into management consulting,…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Los Hermanos Tequlia
Maryland native Donta Henson is no stranger to adapting to unexpected situations and making the most of it. Back in the spring of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic left Henson and…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Angella Aizire
Every morning when Angella Aizire wakes up, she thinks “Who am I going to support? Who am I going to meet today?” That focus on community and service are what…
Read MoreHow a Rookie Real Estate Developer is Contributing to Pigtown’s Transformation
Overlooking the balcony of 1123 Sterrett Street is a stunning view of Southwest Baltimore’s cityscape and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. The view is one reason David…
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