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Barclays US Consumer Bank announced an investment of $1 million to the United Way of Delaware in partnership with the State of Delaware for the Stand By Me Minority Small Business program.
Stand by Me will provide free financial coaching and business support services aimed at increasing market share and revenue for up to 50 Delaware minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities.
The Stand By Me Minority Small Business program is a part of Barclays’ Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plan. It will also include financial grants for eligible participants, ranging from $3,000 – $9,000, whose businesses have met program milestones within the year-long engagement. Eligible Delaware minority small business owners can learn more about the program and apply starting March 15, 2021, until May 15, 2021, until 50 program applications have been accepted by visiting standbymede.org.
Barclays US Consumer Bank Commits $1 Million to United Way of Delaware to Provide Free Resources to Black and Minority Small Businesses in Underserved Communities
New Stand By Me Minority Small Business program will expand economic opportunities and increase access to capital for Delaware minority-owned small businesses
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WILMINGTON, Del., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced its financial investment of $1 million to the United Way of Delaware (UWDE), in partnership with the State of Delaware, to launch the
Stand By Me Minority Small Business program, which will provide free financial coaching and business support services aimed at increasing market share and revenue for up to 50 Delaware minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities.
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