Appalachian Community Capital

We're excited to announce that our WV Women's Business Center is now a National WBC of Excellence, a recognition from the Association of Women’s Business Centers. This honor highlights our dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs and creating meaningful opportunities for growth and success. A huge thank you to our staff, funders, volunteers, and the inspiring women business owners we are honored to serve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKAfR4Y5

Thank you to Goldman Sachs for your continued commitment to small businesses and to building a stronger, more vibrant Appalachian economy!

Proud to support Partner Community Capital™ (PCAP) and recent West Virginia graduates of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program. Congratulations to CEDRIC GREENE and Justin White, who attended on behalf of PCAP CEO Marten Jenkins. https://lnkd.in/gYNTtDxH

Last Friday, I was honored to speak at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program graduation event in Charleston, West Virginia. It was truly inspiring to celebrate the incredible achievements of West Virginia small business owners who drive innovation, create jobs, and build stronger communities. Thank you to Goldman Sachs and Asahi Pompey for their continued commitment to fostering economic opportunity in the region and for announcing their new partnership with Appalachian Community Capital. Goldman Sachs announced that it has committed $5 million in lending capital to CDFIs, driving small business growth and economic opportunities in underserved communities in Appalachia. This commitment will include $1 million in lending capital directly to Partner Community Capital™ , a CDFI member based in West Virginia, serving small businesses in the state.   This collaboration will further empower underserved communities by increasing access to capital and resources for small businesses across Appalachia. Read the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gYNTtDxH Congratulations to the graduates — your success inspires us all! Together, we’re building a brighter future for the region.

Rapid Start Team and ACC staff celebrate the Green Bank for Rural America national launch on December 4. Join us today, December 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. for our Community Engagement Session with the WV Community Development Hub. Register: https://lnkd.in/eZZKC3De

Excited to have ARC join us! Don't miss these upcoming sessions: - Dec 6, 2–3 PM: Community Engagement with WV Community Development Hub (for community leaders, CDFIs, and local development leaders). - Dec 13, 2–3 PM: Workforce Development with Coalfield Development Corporation (for project sponsors, business owners, and lenders). - TBD: Investor Impact (for banks, philanthropies, and impact investors). Register: https://lnkd.in/eHip457E

Are you a lender, community leader, or partner for rural communities? This opportunity could be for you! ⬇️ December 4th the Green Bank for Rural America will open applications to fund investments in Appalachia, energy communities, rural communities of color and Native communities. Learn more about the application process and potential projects by attending a special series of events happening December 4-13.  Together we can support resilient, thriving communities. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gActaBJP The Green Bank for Rural America is a project of Appalachian Community Capital and other partners and will leverage a $500 million award from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to help rural areas gain the most benefit from the new energy economy. #GreenBank  #GBRA #GreenBankforRuralAmerica #NewEnergyEconomy #CommunityDevelopment #RuralAmerica #RuralRenewal #CommunityBuilding #EconomicGrowth #CDFI #CDFIs #EPA #InflationReductionAct

Join us for the Green Bank for Rural America Launch Event on December 4, 2024, 2-3:30pm EST. Appalachian Community Capital is starting the Green Bank for Rural America to provide public and private capital that enables rural areas to gain the most benefit from the new energy economy. This virtual event will explore how GBRA is creating opportunities for economic growth in rural areas by focusing on the needs of communities first. 📋 What to Expect: - Keynote remarks from Appalachian Community Capital President & CEO Donna Gambrell and Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin. - Insights into how GBRA supports rural communities and drives economic change. - Discussions on transformative community lending, workforce development, and community engagement. - A breakdown of how GBRA operates and how it partners to drive high impact, positive changes in communities If you’re invested in building stronger rural communities and supporting sustainable development, this event is for you. 👉 Register now to join the conversation and learn how we can work together to make a difference: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gActaBJP #GreenBankForRuralAmerica #EconomicGrowth #CommunityLending #RuralDevelopment #RuralCommunities

We’re excited to welcome Daniel Wallace as the incoming President & CEO of the Green Bank for Rural America! Daniel brings his expertise from Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), where he expanded access to capital for underserved communities and grew CEI’s loan portfolio to a record $78 million. His dedication to rural prosperity and economic resilience will be instrumental in driving transformative investments across Appalachia. Join us in welcoming Daniel to the Green Bank team! https://lnkd.in/eq9npB3x #ACC #RuralDevelopment #GreenBank