Mozzeria aims to amplify its mission

There are a lot of pizza joints out there, but nothing like Mozzeria, which is owned, managed and entirely staffed by people who are deaf. Located in San Francisco’s Mission District and open since 2011, it’s been designed with franchising in mind so the...

CSD Launches Round Two of First-Ever Venture Fund for Deaf Businesses

Communication Service for the Deaf Launches Round Two of First-Ever Venture Fund for Deaf Businesses Applications Open October 4; Fund Addresses Employment, Leadership for Deaf Community New York (September 27, 2018) – Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)...

Deaf-Owned Eateries Forge Path To Fight Joblessness Among Those With Hearing Loss

September 6, 2018 8:02 AM ET MEAGHAN CLARK TIERNAN Mozzeria is one of the most talked-about pizzerias in the heart of a vibrant San Francisco neighborhood. Every staff member employed at the restaurant identifies as deaf or hard of hearing. Courtesy of Mozzeria, San...

CSD Names reFort as its Third SVF Investment Partner

Communication Service for the Deaf Names reFort as its Third Social Venture Fund Investment Partner Communication Service of the Deaf (CSD) today announced its third investment partner for the CSD Social Venture Fund (SVF) program: reFort, a Washington, D.C. startup...

CSD Introduces Newest Chief Innovation Officer Dominic Lacy

Come and Meet CSD’s Newest Chief Innovation Officer: Dominic Lacy Dominic (Dom) Lacy was raised by Deaf parents who established high expectations in his studies, and he witnessed their dedication to ensure that access to education and sign language was provided him....

CSD + DeafTax Partnership Press Release

Communication Service for the Deaf Names DeafTax.com as Its Second Social Venture Fund Partner Communication Service for the Deaf and DeafTax.com to Make Tax Preparation More Accessible for the Deaf Community Nationwide NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2018 Communication...

CSD + Mozzeria Partnership Press Release

Communication Service for the Deaf Names Deaf-Owned Mozzeria First Business Partner of its Social Venture Fund - First of its Kind in the United States Communication Service for the Deaf names San Francisco-based Mozzeria - a Deaf-owned Neopolitan pizzeria - the first...

CSD Announces First-Ever Social Venture Fund for Deaf-Owned Businesses

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) Launches First Ever Social Venture Fund for Deaf-Owned Businesses, During National Deaf Awareness Month Multi-Million Dollar Fund to Combat 70% Unemployment Rate for Deaf Americans NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 15, 2017...

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The CSD SVF is the first and currently the only business incubator and venture capital fund focused on Deaf-led and -owned businesses. The CSD SVF is on a mission to invest in and mentor these businesses and, as a result, ensure even more opportunities for Deaf people everywhere.

Today, there are more Deaf-owned businesses than ever before. Deaf-led businesses are the best sources of opportunity-creation in terms of employment and economic empowerment for Deaf people. We at the CSD SVF want to ensure these businesses enjoy continued growth and prosperity.

As part of CSD’s overall strategy, the CSD Social Venture Fund was created to invest in Deaf-owned businesses that will in turn reap more than financial profit. We’re looking for start-ups or established businesses that seek expansion, growth, and actively cultivate opportunities for the wide range of diverse peoples that make up our Deaf community.

Through our partnerships with Deaf businesses, we create social change by showcasing living examples of success that show the world what we already know: that Deaf people offer incredible value for any businesses that hire them.

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What is a business incubator?

“Business incubators are organizations geared toward speeding up the growth and success of startup and early stage companies. They’re often a good path to capital from angel investors, state governments, economic-development coalitions and other investors.” - Entrepreneur Magazine, Getting Started With Business Incubators

Beyond supporting your business with capital, the CSD SVF incubator is a holistic program that provides resources such as mentors, coaches, intensive hybrid training, and networking connections, all aimed to support the growth and success of Deaf-owned and Deaf-led businesses.

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