Community Development Financial Institutions are basically financial institutions who possess the ability to provide credit and financial services to underserved industries and communities.
The The Minority Business Development Agency has recently constituted the Minority Business Enterprise Centers (MBEC) Program wherein it aims to support minority-owned businesses by providing them with electronic and one-on-one business development services for a reasonably nominal fee.
Restaurateurs Nick Vilelle and Raj Ratwani are owners of the CAUSE gastropub, which includes a fresh menu, lively atmosphere, graffiti-inspired artwork, and a hefty beer list.