Neighborhood Community Development Fund

Attention Small Businesses!! The FNB Small Business Development Camp is a great opportunity for mentorship, marketing opportunities for the Pittsburgh Penguins, AND the top three performers will share $50,000 in grants.

Applications are closing soon.... 🚀 Apply by October 2nd!

What it is:

Five businesses will be selected to participate in this six-week intensive program, featuring hands-on mentorship from industry experts at First National Bank, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Riverside Center for Innovation.

📢 All five participating companies will receive marketing opportunities with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Throughout the program, participants will gain practical tools and insights to help sustain, scale, and grow their businesses.

💰At the conclusion of the six-week program, all five companies will pitch their businesses to an expert panel of judges. The top three performers will share $50,000 in grants.

Learn More & Apply:

Community | Pittsburgh Penguins | Pittsburgh Penguins The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

For nearly 50 years, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) has helped connect capital with communities that have historically faced barriers to accessing credit and investment. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), every day we see how access to responsible capital can help small businesses grow, create quality jobs, develop affordable housing, and strengthen local neighborhoods.

Today, the CRA is at an important crossroads.

On August 12, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would make significant changes to CRA implementation. The proposal could affect bank requirements and incentives, what activities receive CRA consideration, and how banks can lend, invest, and partner with organizations like CDFIs.

The agencies say the proposal is intended to focus CRA more heavily on lending, reduce regulatory burden (particularly for community banks) and ensure that community-development grants reach the communities they are intended to benefit.

As a CDFI, we support efforts to make CRA clear and effective. However, we are concerned that several of the proposed changes could limit how banks invest in underserved communities and partner with CDFIs.

Learn More & What You Can Do:

https://www.ncd-fund.org/understanding-the-2026-cra-proposed-changes/

TOMORROW!!

Mark your calendars and invite a friend!🙌

Join Denise Graham- Shealey from Neighborhood Community Development Fund for Morning Connections networking group.

Morning Mindset is a networking and growth space for small business owners to start the day with intention, connection, and real conversation. We’re all about building community, sharing ideas, and growing together.

⏰ September 16th, 7:30 - 8:45 AM
📅 Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
📍 In-person event: 528 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA, 15208

Registration link in comments!

Read about Neighborhood Community Development Fund's recent press conference with the PA CDFI Network celebrating the BASC & Microgrants Programs. Our client, Erica Sumpter, co-owner of Ida's Sandwich Shop and The Parlor by Idas (coming soon!!), exemplifies the impact of business assistance and capital access for entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania. Erica shares how access to capital and business support are fueling growth for small businesses like hers in Allegheny County—and what's now possible for entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth. 🤝💚

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Mark your calendars and invite a friend!🙌

Join Denise Graham- Shealey from Neighborhood Community Development Fund for Morning Connections networking group.

Morning Mindset is a networking and growth space for small business owners to start the day with intention, connection, and real conversation. We’re all about building community, sharing ideas, and growing together.

⏰ September 16th, 7:30 - 8:45 AM
📅 Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
📍 In-person event: 528 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA, 15208

Registration link in comments!

Ready to level up your digital marketing game?

📱 Join us for the final session of our Summer Series!

TOMORROW, September 2nd at 6 PM, NCDF and Chase Bank are hosting "Marketing in a Digital World"—a free webinar designed to help small business owners like you showcase what makes your business unique, reach customers online, and measure what's actually working.

Registration link: https://events.chase.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=300094038&fbclid=IwY2xjawT-znVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Z0k7ZkACr25GoEDvtMYuNhIvw-vDBZLlnEO_3RiQrBEduCwpLrrNq9nt60A_aem_M5whk90LKWI91j_Bhau0_Q