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Dec 20, 2022
US SIF Foundation Releases 2022 U.S. Sustainable Investing Trends Report
The U.S. SIF Foundation came out with the 2022 Report on Sustainable Investing Trends, a guide about the incorporation of ESG principles
Dec 7, 2022
$31MM Affordable Senior Community in Development: Supported by Charlotte Housing Opportunity Fund
The $31mm Nathaniel Carr affordable senior community has begun construction in Charlotte, North Carolina, thanks to LISC's CHOIF fund.
Dec 2, 2022
BIPOC Small Business Growth Fund Makes First Two Investments in Denver
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has closed the first two investments out of its new Colorado BIPOC Micro Equity Fund
Dec 1, 2022
Community leaders come together to support the Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund (DHOF)
Thanks to Truist Bank, the Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund will be able to execute more projects to tackle the affordable housing crisis.
Nov 22, 2022
McKinsey Global Private Markets Review 2022: Understanding ESG
Private markets rally to new heights: March 2022 It is becoming more and more common for investors to incorporate ESG factors into their...
Nov 21, 2022
Impact Investing Market Surpasses $1 Trillion
A study published by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) analyzed data to determine the current size of the impact investing market.
Nov 17, 2022
Interview with Yvonne Durbin about the JPMC Diverse Suppliers Grant Initiative
November 8th, 2022 Scott Sander of the BEO Show recently interviewed the director of LISC's Capital Innovation Lab, Yvonne Durbin, about...
Nov 17, 2022
Leveraging Technology to Scale Up Small Business Lending: A Guide for CDFIs
A brief written by the Urban Institute provides key insights and tips into how CDFIs can embrace technology to scale and grow effectively.
Oct 28, 2022
The Belnord historic building is repurposed thanks to the Detroit Housing for Future Fund
The Belnord historic building is repurposed for affordable housing thanks to the Detroit Housing for Future Fund
Oct 19, 2022
Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund raises $7.5M, makes first investment in East Dallas housing site
DHOF closed a $3.4 million investment to support construction of Kiva East, a project creating 87 new rental homes and an on-site day care
Oct 19, 2022
Black Economic Development Fund Finances Large Northeast D.C. Mixed- Use Development Site
Black Economic Development Fund Finances $10 million to Northeast Heights, a Large Northeast D.C. Mixed- Use Development Site.
Oct 14, 2022
SALINA 1ST CLOSES $1 MM FROM LISC’s BLACK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
Salina 1st is proud to announce it has closed a $1 million investment from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Black Economic
Oct 6, 2022
Mayor Duggan, LISC Detroit praise 1st affordable housing project by Detroit Housing for Future Fund
Mayor Duggan, LISC Detroit celebrate 1st affordable housing project completed through Detroit Housing for Future Fund- The Charlotte
Oct 3, 2022
Mayor Duggan and LISC Detroit kick off renovation of 30 units of deeply affordable housing
October 3, 2022 - DetroitMi.gov Mayor Duggan and LISC Detroit kick off renovation of 30 units of deeply affordable housing near 7...
Sep 20, 2022
LISC Growth Capital Fund in MA - Innovative Financing for Businesses Owned by People of Color
LISC, Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and BayCoast Bank to fueling minority businesses.
Sep 9, 2022
Dr. Maya and Adrian Barfield's recent acquisition of Willow Brook Animal Hospital, De Soto Texas
Dr. Maya Barfield is now one of the few Black veterinarians owning her own practice, Willow Brook Animal Hospital in De Soto, Texas.
Aug 30, 2022
From a Cake Shop to a Book Store: Celebrating Black Businesses
In honor of Black Business Month this August, LISC is showcasing a few of the amazing and innovative Black-owned businesses we got to...
Aug 29, 2022
Commending Support for Minority Businesses in Orlando with SOAR Funding
How minority-owned businesses across Florida can apply for loans through the Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund (SOAR).
Jul 28, 2022
New Affordable Housing Tool to Help Track Bay Area Cities' Progress
A new tool by The Partnership for the Bay's Future (PBF) helps track bay area cities' progress towards affordable housing.