Yvonnia Bryant
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 22, 2021 | General
We're thrilled to announce that Carolina Medina, our current Operations Coordinator, will now be CIC's first Director of Lending and Operations. Carolina has been a team member since 2018 and is a major part of our recent loan growth. You're used to seeing her at the...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 17, 2021 | General
"The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Alliance has selected Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) as the recipient of the 2021 John F. Bell Sr. Vanguard Award. MBA leaders presented the award to CIC staff on Monday,...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
One Local Business Will WinLooking for some cash for your business? Earn it in the $5,250winner-takes-all QuadTank Pitch Competition! The QuadTank Pitch Competition offers a unique way for your local business to secure funding. Part of the QuadCounty Business Summit,...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 26, 2021 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Catching up with 2014 Workshop alumni Michael Cantwell, founder of Cloud Cabin Arts. Michael originally decided to pursue woodworking as a young child after spending time with his grandfather. This influence “was a seed that affected me greatly and was a source for...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 26, 2021 | General
Take a look at our last year in review! Meet some of our amazing entrepreneurs. Read their stories. Learn about their businesses. See how they were able to use the challenges of an unyielding pandemic to rediscover, rebuild, and renew the power of their...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 10, 2021 | General
Dear Friends of CIC, CIC / CV SBDC are committed to the safety of clients and visitors to our space. After over a year and a half of virtual learning, mentoring, counseling, and the like, our team took July 2021 to transition to working back in our offices. As of...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 2, 2021 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
“I hope that my work reminds you of just how splendid you are, so that you can radiate your authentic glory to those who need it”. Annie Temmink designs for those with a creative spirit, who seek adventure, originality, and beauty, she offers fantastical and unique...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
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by Yvonnia Bryant | Jun 28, 2021 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Introducing Harmony Wine, as told by founder Matt Harmon: During the pandemic, like many people I was laid off with what seemed to be no options in sight. I have always had a passion and future goal of getting into the wine industry. With just the passion I have...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Jun 25, 2021 | General
We are excited to announce the addition of Teira E. Farley to the CIC Team! Teira E. Farley, Director of Communications and Engagement Teira recently joined the CIC team to serve as its Director of Communications & Engagement. A dual, magna cum laude graduate of...