Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) was founded in 1980 to help nonprofit community development organizations transform distressed neighborhoods.
Duluth, MN
Joined July 2012
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We are excited to hear from Diedra Henry-Spires, Sr Advisor at @SBAgov, during her keynote remarks today at 1 PM ET during @RuralLISC’s #RuralTalks on #SmallBiz+#WorkforceDevelopment! Listen in to hear more about the work #SBA is leading here: 2022ruralliscseminar.vfairs.…
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Check it out! Our new #SmallBusiness Capital Access curriculum is featured on @YahooFinance: yahoo.com/now/icic-lisc-brid… Thanks to our partnership with @ICICorg, small business support orgs can learn how to better help entrepreneurs access the funds they need to grow + thrive.
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Northland BIPOC businesses featured in new directory duluthnewstribune.com/busine…
Duluth LISC retweeted
So cool to be there to help celebrate the launch of the Northland BIPOC Business Directory, a new initiative by many awesome BIPOC leaders, @cityofduluth, 1200 Fund, @EFund_ and Nomadic Black, along w/community supporters like @DuluthChamber, @GDCDuluth, @DuluthLISC and more. 👏 – at Duluth, MN
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Is #RuralTalks Housing on your calendar? Register today to join @RuralLISC virtually or in person in DC on July 13-15, 2022. 2022ruralliscseminar.vfairs.…
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LISC, @grancoramino + @KevinHart4real want Black and Latinx #smallbiz to dream big. And we're here to support that. Together, we'll create new ways to help close racial wealth + opp. gaps & provide resources that can bring #entrepreneurship dreams to life! lisc.org/our-stories/story/g…
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The homeownership rate for Black households is 43.1% compared to 74.4% for white households. Join @Habitat_org's June 14 +You from 12-1 p.m. ET to learn about the roots of housing inequity, why that matters, and what steps we must take to address it: habitat.ngo/advancingblackho…
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We're angry and in grief. The cycle of #GunViolence + white supremacy took 10 lives in Buffalo after a militant racist committed mass murder. The victims' families and POC communities experiencing similar deserve #racialjustice now. lisc.org/our-stories/story/h…
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Duluth LISC retweeted
Why did @LISCDeniseScott choose a career in #commdev? She told @jpmorgan, "It's in my blood." Check out some awesome #career stories from #CDFI leaders - including LISC's president - via the link below ⬇️
Recently @jpmorgan talked to 7 leaders of #CDFIs across the country, including OFN President & CEO Lisa Mensah, to learn about their career paths & what motivates their work helping low- to moderate-income communities. Check it out here: jpmorgan.com/commercial-bank…
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Looking for free #commdev resources? LISC’s Resource Library grants you access to our resources, including webinars, publications, and case studies as far back as 1999! lisc.org/our-resources/
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This #IWD, #WHM, and every day, we honor the women who courageously #BreakTheBias, make life-changing impacts on our communities, & inspire new ways of doing #commdev. Read some of their stories: xitter.cf/i/events/1499498362663… and follow along as we continue to celebrate #WomensHistory!
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"Without adequate housing resources, our nation will not be able to dismantle systemic barriers to racial equity." - Mark Kudlowitz, @LISC_Policy
We urge Congress to step up and help racial inequity by investing in proven housing programs. Read more: lisc.org/our-stories/story/r…
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Congratulations, Valerie White, Executive Director of @LISC_NYC, on being named a Notable #BlackLeader in @CrainsNewYork! crainsnewyork.com/awards/not…
Thank you, Valerie, for all you do to uplift LISC NYC and countless neighborhoods, businesses, and individuals across the five boroughs. crainsnewyork.com/.../notabl…... #leadership #BlackLeaders #community
Duluth LISC retweeted
A new playbook from @LISCResearch and @NextCity offers strategies for an equitable #smallbusiness recovery, including actions to promote equitable access to capital, build capacity and improve job quality, and secure affordable commercial space: lisc.org/our-stories/story/h…
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Duluth LISC retweeted
Minnesota Housing’s 2021 funding selections will create and preserve 4,631 homes with $266 million. For stories of impact and project details visit adobe.ly/3AS1cfP.
For more information: bit.ly/3AUEunC
Duluth LISC retweeted
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! We're proud to celebrate the rich heritage of Black Americans & the extraordinary contributions they & their communities have made to the creation—& re-creation—of our country. Follow us as we honor the impact of BAs on #commdev + the work we do at LISC.
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LISC & Foot Locker, Inc. want to inspire and empower youth to build opportunities for their future and communities. Together, we launched a multi-city grant initiative to help CBOs deepen their BIPOC #youth empowerment programs. Here are the awardees: lisc.org/our-stories/story/f…
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#LISCBridges programs are a pathway to upward mobility for people facing the highest systemic obstacles to economic opportunity. Thanks to @Citi Foundation’s $10M, 3-yr commitment, we've helped 40 community partners train & connect 6.1K people to good jobs report.lisc.org/lisc-citi-br…
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Application Deadline Announced: RentHelpMN applications must be submitted by Friday, January 28 at 9:00 p.m. to be considered. If you are behind on rent, you may apply to get caught up and be protected from eviction. Visit RentHelpMN.org to apply.
ALT renthelpmn art image, renthelpmn logo, January 28 is the last day to apply. submit applications by 9pm
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Look at this! @LISC_HQ made it to @Billboard! Make sure to tune into the #BigConcertSmallBiz tonight after #SuperbowlLV to raise money for #SmallBiz with your favorite musicians! #LISCJacksonville @IrvinPeDroCohen billboard.com/articles/news/…