Hear from our fearless leader Scott McReynolds about the #housing challenges we currently face in Eastern Kentucky and how the Housing Development Alliance is determined to meet those needs. Thank you to @Faheonline for the interview!
https://t.co/9AUIKCJQsM
Appalachian Community Capital is pleased to announce that we have received a $1.25M grant award from the Mastercard Impact Fund through the @Mastercard Strive USA program. Learn more here: https://t.co/QYGHazGnjK
Garnetta Reid, a cattle farmer in Fleming County, KY had her barn damaged by a tornado in March 2017. Thanks to the SOAR/ACC Farm Loan fund, she can finally make the necessary repairs!
Read more ACC success stories:
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In 2016, Amanda Gumbert took over her grandparents' 70-acre farm in Robertson County. Now, thanks to the SOAR/ACC Small Farm Loan fund, she’s honoring their legacy! Learn how here:
https://t.co/DiPUQYhY9L
#ACC#KHIC#Kentucky#SmallFarms#GOAP#SustainableFarming
ACC in the News via @opinionBHC: Opportunity Appalachia selects 29 high-impact projects! These projects aim to create over 2,700 jobs and attract $270M+ in financing, boosting housing, manufacturing, hospitality, and clean energy in Central Appalachia.
https://t.co/tQM6AUvXzv
Dear July, Welcome! We wish you a month full of productiveness and successful outcomes.
hashtag#ACC hashtag#Appalachia hashtag#July2024 hashtag#HappyNewMonth
ACC Recommends: Today at 4 PM ET, watch @PostLive’s screening of “Every Last Mile: The Untold Story of Connecting Rural America.” Followed by a discussion with Rep. Clyburn, Andrew Berke, and Tamarah Holmes. Don’t miss it! Register here:
https://t.co/Kt6jyImn3h
Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is a constant struggle. It's a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States of America. So let's remember to honor the past, celebrate freedom, and the continued fight for equality.
#ACC#Juneteenth#FreedomDay
Opportunity Appalachia by ACC selects 29 projects for $275M in investment for downtown & rural redevelopment in Central Appalachia! Expected to create 2,700+ jobs & support 340+ biz across KY, NC, OH, TN, VA, and WV. https://t.co/L62MCw6lOo #Appalachia#Investment
#ICYMI: Non-profit impact investor, @Connect_Fund has teamed up with ACC, in addition to @Microsoft, to empower underserved Appalachian communities with high-speed internet access.
View the recent announcement here:
https://t.co/oVXRyCXkVw
The Green Bank for Appalachia, Energy Communities, and Underserved Rural America (or Green Bank for Rural America for short), will be a hub for investment & tech assistance to community lenders, local leaders, & partners across the U.S
https://t.co/y3DT4ueGa0
This month we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, the strong people embracing their true selves and the courageous ones who fought to bring equality and acceptance to this community. Here's to celebrating love, diversity, and the freedom to be you
#Pride#LGBTQ#ACC
As we close out #SmallBusinessMonth, ACC's CEO Donna Gambrell is featured in @Forbes by Lenwood V Long Sr, discussing the critical role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in supporting Black-owned businesses.
https://t.co/IFd4ONsHH1
Appalachian Community Capital, recognized by the Biden-Harris Administration, is leading the charge in combating the climate crisis. Learn how we're leveraging the @EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to launch the Green Bank for Rural America
https://t.co/dgNRj7LQxF
Thank you to the @FordFoundation for featuring ACC in their latest newsletter. As a Ford grantee, and as we recognize #SmallBusinessMonth, your continued support and recognition are invaluable as we strive to uplift Appalachian communities!
https://t.co/cHoTfibLGf
We extend our gratitude to Microsoft for their partnership as a founding capital partner in the IDEA Fund. Thanks to our partnership with @Connect_Fund, Appalachian Community Capital is proud to contribute to this initiative https://t.co/alduER70t9
We’re proud to be one of 25 orgs that contributed to @arcgov Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) new report that outlines the opportunities, & resource challenges, local businesses face in the region.
Learn more: https://t.co/EB9bse9Rmh
Happy Earth Day! As we reflect on the importance of preserving our planet, initiatives like ACC's Green Bank for Rural America are crucial in promoting renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. Learn more:
https://t.co/y3DT4ueGa0
#EarthDay2024#Appalachia
During @Mastercard's and @CNTR4growth's Strive USA Summit yesterday, I joined Victoria Brown, Cathie Mahon, and Donna Gambrell for a timely discussion on what federal funds mean for small businesses and how we can capitalize on historic funding to foster economic growth.