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Introducing The Watchen Bruce Neighborhood Renewal Initiative: A Commitment to Baltimore’s Future

BALTIMORE, Feb. 10, 2026 – Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) is proud to announce the launch of The Watchen Bruce Neighborhood Renewal…

BCL Launches Regional Search, Preps for Transition as CEO Eyes Retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2025 (Baltimore, MD) – Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) today announced the retirement of President and…

Celebrating Legacy and Community: Baltimore Community Lending Honors Bowie State University’s Historic Roots

Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) stands proudly at the intersection of history and progress, where the past meets the future. Our…

Power 10: Watchen Harris Bruce, Baltimore Community Lending

By Debbie Funk – Contributor, Baltimore Business Journal Sep 11, 2025 Watchen Harris Bruce weaves together her lengthy professional experience…

Baltimore Community Lending Unveils Headquarters for Economic Equity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Deja Cromartie Regan Farley pr@intelmediagroup.com Baltimore Community Lending Unveils Headquarters for Economic Equity BALTIMORE, MD…

Baltimore Community Lending Launches New Kiva Hub Led by Capital Access Manager Troi Carrington

For Immediate Release Baltimore Community Lending Launches New Kiva Hub to Expand Microlending Access, Led by Capital Access Manager Troi…

Baltimore Community Lending Welcomes Kathleen Clark as Director of the Business Development and Resource Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baltimore Community Lending Welcomes Kathleen Clark as Director of the Business Development and Resource Center Baltimore, MD…

Baltimore 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…

Baltimore Community Lending helps small businesses and local entrepreneurs thrive

Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), a 35-year-old Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) has become a lifeline for small businesses and real…

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…