Community newspapers can tap into community development financing

In August 2021, RJI forged a partnership with the Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association (MMCA) and Dynasty Consulting to help three publishers of color in three different markets tap into community development financing and use those investments to test new revenue strategies.

MMCA and Dynasty worked with The Community Voice in Wichita, Kansas, The Times Weekly in Joliet, Illinois, and Elevate Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, to seek financial backing from entities known for funding civic infrastructure — banks, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), socially responsible businesses and government agencies.

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