LISC Strategic Investments

In a piece for The Toledo Blade, @TTownLISC's Tom Kroma reflects on #MLK's legacy and the ways that service, as manifested in @LISC_AmeriCorps, acts as a launchpad for individual and collective economic mobility + help pave a path to justice for all. toledoblade.com/opinion/lett…

The @WSJ recently reached out to LISC EVP Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols on the impact of build-to-rent on the housing landscape. She noted that when institutional investors/large landlords own rental units, evictions tend to rise: wsj.com/real-estate/build-to…

Get started on your 2025 business goals! Join our workshop with Cynthia Nevels to plan your growth strategy, set OKRs, + build an action plan. RSVP: lisc-org.zoom.us/meeting/reg… 💡 Complete 2 #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady courses & become eligible for a $10K #grantopportunity!

Laveer Logix, a #smallbiz that helps connect people to state resources after disasters, received a $260K #LISCLending loan. Funded by Abbott + LISC and the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund, this support will boost its work with federal agencies + much more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/e…

Recently, LISC's Entrepreneurs of Color Fund reached its $500M goal ahead of schedule. What’s next? $1B. Read more about how the fund is working to get more capital into the hands of entrepreneurs who need it most in a new blog by LISC's Steve Hall: lisc.org/our-stories/story/m…

Great news! Tiffany Durr is the new president of LISC Fund Management (LFM). Durr has served as interim president of LFM since May and in that time has ushered in a series of new investors and project closings. Read more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/t…

Time is running out! Tomorrow is the last day for hurricane-impacted #smallbiz in Western NC to apply for $20K grants from LISC and @Lowes . For a chance to win, submit your application by 11:59 PM Eastern on Fri, Nov 22: lisc.org/our-initiatives/sma…

Quest Safety Products, a minority-owned safety distributor with 27 years of experience, is expanding thanks to growth capital from the Abbott-LISC Initiative to Support Diverse Businesses in Health, helping CEO Sam Yadav strengthen a vital supply chain: lisc.org/our-stories/story/v…

.@mackenziescott is setting a new LISC record! Scott has generously gifted our #CDFI $65M in unrestricted funding, which will enable LISC + our local partners to be more innovative, creative, and sustainable in our community work + impact nationwide. lisc.org/our-stories/story/m…

Happy #VeteransDay! Today and every day, we honor the bravery of our military #Veterans and those continuing to serve beyond the uniform. Hear from LISC's Sandylane Oquendo about her 11 years in the @USArmy and her ongoing commitment to community service.

#ElectionDay2024 is coming up soon! Make sure to use your voice and #Vote: here’s a State-by-State guide to help you get ready for the polls 🗳️ 👉🏾nonprofitvote.org/voting-in-…

We’re thrilled to welcome John Moon, a national expert in climate finance and social investing, as the first president of LISC Green, LLC—the entity responsible for implementing LISC's funding from the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Read more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/j…

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Today, and every day, we celebrate and honor the #IndigenousPeoples of America and commemorate their deep roots, histories, and cultures that have shaped and enriched our country.

After a student’s tragic death, former teacher Elizabeth Alegría founded a clinic to address mental health barriers in Latino communities. With $150K from the Abbott-LISC Initiative to Support Diverse Businesses in Health, she's expanding virtual services: lisc.org/our-stories/story/h…

Prepare your eCommerce biz for holiday success! Learn the Dos & Don’ts of online selling from Kamaal Jarrett. 📅 10/28 @ 1 PM ET 🔗 Register: lisc-org.zoom.us/meeting/reg… Plus, complete 2 courses on #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady & qualify to apply for a $10K grant!