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Moving 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…

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Elevating 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…

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Celebrating 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…

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Celebrating 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…

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Client Spotlight- Stephanie Carter Bagley

Stephanie Carter Bagley is a distinguished professional that started with a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in corporate America.…

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Client Spotlight: Los Hermanos Tequlia

Maryland native Donta Henson is no stranger to adapting to unexpected situations and making the most of it. Back in…

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Employee Spotlight: Angella Aizire

Every morning when Angella Aizire wakes up, she thinks “Who am I going to support? Who am I going to…

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How 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…

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Partner Spotlight: Baltimore Community Foundation

It takes more than money to make a lasting impact. That’s why Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) intertwines strategic grants, impact investments, special initiatives and advocacy to strengthen schools and neighborhoods, allowing every child and family the opportunity to thrive.

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A Cautionary Tale: Build a Solid Foundation Before Applying for a Small Business Loan

“I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in.” Despite the big bad wolf’s efforts, he couldn’t defeat the pig who built his house out of bricks in the classic fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Entrepreneurs can learn a lesson from this cautionary tale.

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