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McKinsey Releases Guide to Impact Investing in Black Economic Mobility
A new guide by McKinsey Institute explains how impact investing can help improve Black economic mobility by creating access to capital.
Feb 9, 2023


Milken Institute Report: An Asset Owner Guide for Investment Portfolios
LISC understands that diverse teams allows greater understanding of the challenges faced by our diverse partners and borrowers.
Jan 13, 2023

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 20, 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 2, 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.
Dec 1, 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 22, 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 21, 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.
Nov 17, 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 19, 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 14, 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 6, 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.
Sep 9, 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 30, 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).
Aug 29, 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.
Jul 28, 2022

$100M in Commitments for the Entrepreneurs of Color Loan Fund to Fuel Minority-Led Businesses
A new impact investment fund is designed to help CDFIs ramp up local lending to minority business owners.
May 10, 2022

2021 Year In Review | LISC Strategic Investments
We are excited to share the publication of our inaugural #annualreport. Thank you to all of our investors, funders & partners.
May 3, 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
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