Building a Spirit of Community

Driving community development in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties.

100+

Entrepreneurs Supported

$75k+

Grants Awarded

50+

Affordable Homes Built

300+

Citizens Counseled

A Legacy of Community Growth and Revitalization

Since 1979, Gateway Community Development Corporation has been dedicated to fostering growth and revitalization in our local communities. Our programs support entrepreneurs, small businesses, affordable housing development, youth development and community engagement, ensuring a brighter future for all.

Our Impactful Programs and Services

Explore the diverse programs and services we offer to empower local entrepreneurs, enhance housing opportunities, and support community development. Each initiative is designed to drive positive change and build a stronger, more resilient community.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Hub

Empowering local entrepreneurs with essential resources and support.

Housing Development

Building affordable homes and providing homeownership counseling.

The Henderson Vision

Supporting downtown businesses in ways that contribute to their success and empowering the community by inspiring collective action.

Way to GROW! Week & Festival, August 19-24, 2024

Themed "Bloom Together, Cultivate Community," this weeklong event is filled with an array of activities designed to foster community connection and empowerment. This festival features live performances and the Way to GROW! Youth Village. With over 50 vendors, the festival also serves as a marketplace showcasing a wide variety of crafts, foods, and services, enabling businesses and artisans to connect directly with the community.

Small Business and Entreprenership Ecosystem Hub

Gateway CDC is happy to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs to resource partners who can provide technical assistance to small business owners in Vance, Franklin, Warren and Granville counties. Please follow the link to participate. We look forward to helping your business thrive!

Clients We Have Helped

Discover how our programs and services have made a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. Read their stories to see firsthand the difference Gateway CDC has made in empowering entrepreneurs, and fostering community growth.

"Gateway CDC helped me turn my dream into a reality. Their support was invaluable."

"Thanks to Gateway CDC, I was aligned with Resource Partners who helped me get funding ready so that I could receive the necessary capital to rehab my commercial property."

"The business training program provided me with the skills I needed to grow my business."

Upcoming Gateway Events

Join us at our next community event or workshop!

Way to GROW! Festival

Way to GROW! Week

The Way to GROW! Prize Competition

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