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SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS is our business

About Community Business Partnership

We fund small business growth.

Created in 1995, Community Business Partnership is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization working in collaboration with a number of local, regional and national organizations to promote small business growth.

Our Mission


“We help start, grow, and finance small businesses.”

We seek to be the premier provider of a full spectrum of direct financing opportunities and support services that advances the success rate of small business owners that enables them to make a significant contribution to a vibrant regional community.

Our Core Business


Community Business Partnership (CBP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit lender dedicated to empowering startups and small businesses by expanding access to capital, business development resources, and tailored support services.

As part of our core mission, we actively provide financing to eligible startups and small businesses across a wide range of industries, helping them launch, grow, and sustain long-term success.

Our Clients


We serve startups and existing small business owners primarily located in the DMV Metropolitan region. The business owners we serve are across most business sectors and have a wide range of financial positions. We focus on supporting companies with less than 50 employees.

Our Impact


The following data presents the organization's outcome over the past five (5) years. The clients supported vary across most industries and include startups and growing small businesses. The impact our organization had during the pandemic was significant by deploying financial and technical support to thousands of small businesses, and this impact continues today.

CBP's Board of Directors and leadership thanks the volunteers, supporters, stakeholders, and its staff for their dedication to making a difference.

CBP's Supporters


We appreciate all of our supporters including:
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Support Community Business Partnership

Community Business Partnership (CBP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping startups, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs achieve financial success through access to capital, education, and support services.

We welcome contributions in the form of donations, sponsorships, grants, and strategic partnerships. If your corporation, foundation, or organization is interested in advancing economic opportunity and supporting small business growth in underserved communities, we invite you to join us.

Partner with CBP and make a lasting impact.

To explore ways to support our mission, please follow the link below to get started:

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