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Insights from the New York Forward Loan Fund - Webinar Recording
The LISC managed New York Forward Loan Fund engaged with 60 Decibels, a leading impact evaluation firm to dive deeper into understanding how
Apr 4, 2022
Abbott and LISC Team Up to Address Diversity and Equity Gaps in the Healthcare Industry Supply Chain
A new $37.5 million initiative will empower and grow diverse small businesses that provide manufacturing and essential products for...
Mar 29, 2022
Nasdaq | JPMorgan Chase Taps LISC to Lead New Diverse Supplier Grant Initiative
JPMorgan Chase has partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and
Mar 24, 2022
LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund Delivers on Promise to Fight Racial Inequity
The Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF), as it is known, hit an important milestone last month by committing $122 million in investments
Mar 23, 2022
Black Enterprise | CORPORATION INVESTS $122 MILLION TO SUPPORT BLACK BUSINESSES
March 21, 2022 by Jeroslyn Johnson https://www.blackenterprise.com/corporation-invests-122-million-to-support-black-businesses/
Mar 20, 2022
New research as New York Forward Loan Fund surpass $210 million in lending
We are excited to share insights from research conducted by 60 Decibels to to understand the impact of the New York Forward Loan Fund on...
Mar 18, 2022
Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million, Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses
(NEW YORK) March 17, 2022 LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund invests $122 million to support growth of Black-owned banks, businesses...
Mar 17, 2022
Two Reports: Lessons Learned - Affordable Housing & Advancing Economic & Racial Equity
The article below was originally published and shared by the Partnership for the Bay's Future Newsletter dated March 14, 2022 It's been a...
Mar 16, 2022
Two years into the pandemic, underbanked small businesses still struggling to build back
The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund, created by community lenders, is designed specifically as a long-term resource to comba
Mar 15, 2022
Investors Announce Financing for Varick on 7th - A Mixed-Income Affordable Housing Development
The LISC managed Charlotte Housing Opportunity Investment Fund (CHOIF) and the Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF) are proud to be...
Feb 28, 2022
Credit Where Credit Is Due: Expanding Access to Capital for BIPOC Developers
The excerpt below was originally published as: Credit Where Credit Is Due: Expanding Access to Capital for BIPOC Developers By Nisha...
Feb 24, 2022
Event: The VC & PE Conference, Harvard Business School
February 5, 2022 We are proud to be speaking on the “Investing Inclusive Economies” panel at the 28th annual Venture Capital & Private...
Jan 27, 2022
SOAR Fund Building Back Small Businesses
1/21/2022 - Abby Capote with Partner Community Capital made a live appearance on RFD-TV, a national TV network reaching rural...
Jan 21, 2022
Detroit's affordable housing fund gets $10M boost
Detroit — An effort to add and preserve affordable housing in Detroit got a $10 million boost Wednesday, one of its largest commitments...
Jan 12, 2022
Did you know that Black female #entrepreneurs most likely to launch businesses in the U.S.?
Carver Federal Savings Bank is investing in Black women-led businesses and their communities. #ThePowerofCapital
Dec 15, 2021
Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund launches to fuel diverse housing development, drive economic growth
DALLAS - Today, the Dallas City Council approved a public-private investment plan to ease the strain of escalating housing costs on local...
Dec 8, 2021
Increasing Black Home Ownership - Meet Hannibal Square
LISC Strategic Investments' #ThePowerofCapital series proudly presents: Founded in 2004 in response to concerns regarding gentrification,...
Dec 7, 2021
The Menkiti Group Celebrates Major Milestones on Historic MLK Gateway Project in Anacostia
MLK Gateway to serve as the new epicenter of commerce, culture, and technology with a vibrant mix of neighborhood-serving retail....
Nov 15, 2021
SOAR Disburses Over $11 Million in Loans to the South's Smallest Businesses
Original Press Release on NewsWire - November 15, 2021 Additional Media Coverage - Biz New Orleans - 6ParkNews Economic recovery program...
Nov 15, 2021
The number of BIPOC businesses grew sharply and so did the racial wealth gap. Why?
Investing patient capital in established BIPOC businesses to close the racial wealth gap. Published October 27, 2021 in Impact Alpha Yes,...
Oct 27, 2021
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