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Ripple Effect Entrepreneurs Fund REEF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities by stimulating its economic growth and supporting its businesses. Every successful business creates jobs increases income and adds revenue to its neighboring businesses. REEF strives to be a catalyst for prosperitywhich ripples through the communities it serves. Providing the ABCs of Business to Support Your Business Access toCapital REEF leverages its loan fund and an extensive network of banking institutions to assist businesses at every stage of their lifecycle from inception to maturity.