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HUNTINGTON BANK AND CITY OF CLEVELAND ANNOUNCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP REGION'S SMALL BUSINESSES GROW

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

CLEVELAND, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington National Bank and the City of Cleveland today announced a new initiative to help small businesses grow and positively impact the economy in the greater Cleveland region and neighboring communities.

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  • CLEVELAND, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington National Bank and the City of Cleveland today announced a new initiative to help small businesses grow and positively impact the economy in the greater Cleveland region and neighboring communities.
  • The nonprofits each chosen for their expertise in supporting small business growth will provide coaching and skills-training to help small businesses start and or grow their businesses while expanding their abilities to succeed.
  • One of the participating organizations in the Entrepreneurs in Residence Powered by Huntington program will be housed at Cleveland City Hall in partnership with Mayor Justin M. Bibb and Cleveland Neighborhood Progress .
  • We know that access to capital is a key part of helping small businesses grow and thrive," said Sean Richardson, greater Cleveland regional president of Huntington.

Kandis Williams tapped to lead LISC Cleveland, drive ambitious community investment program

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Kandis Williams, the new executive director of LISC Cleveland, brings more than 25 years of experience in community development finance to LISC's work.

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  • Kandis Williams, the new executive director of LISC Cleveland, brings more than 25 years of experience in community development finance to LISC's work.
  • Previously, she was vice president of community development lending with Citizens Bank, directing capital to affordable housing and community revitalization projects in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
  • Williams will lead those efforts going forward, while also hiring local staff and building new collaborations with nonprofits, business leaders and policymakers throughout the city.
  • Though the post of executive director is a new role for Williams, she is not new to LISC.