Featuring the latest news from the Natural Capital Investment Fund. In each issue we will share news about our investments in environmentally friendly businesses that are creating jobs in rural communities across our four state service area. You will also hear about the partners who work with us to advance sustainable economic development in the region. Our e-newsletter is delivered directly to email inboxes – free!
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NCIF Announces New Investments in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Forestry
This fall the Natural Capital Investment Fund approved new investments in renewable energy and sustainable forestry portfolio companies totaling $649,000. Carolina Wood Pellets, FLS Energy and SJ Morse Company received loans from the Natural Capital Investment Fund in the last quarter. Read more » |
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NCIF Promotes Sustainable Agriculture in West Virginia and North Carolina
In West Virginia, the Natural Capital Investment Fund is partnering with the New Appalachian Farm and Research Center to help promote local agricultural products and boost young people's interest in and connection to agriculture. Read more » The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awarded a $500,000 grant to NCIF to provide loan and investment capital for sustainable agriculture businesses that help North Carolinians transition from the state's tobacco economy. Read more » |
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Caperton Furniture Works Achieves Certification
NCIF community partner, Caperton Furniture Works received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification for their custom solid wood furniture. Congratulations! |
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Wanted: Your Support
Please consider a gift to the Natural Capital Investment Fund this giving season to expand business opportunities in rural communities. Your support will help us continue to find, support and fund entrepreneurs who are demonstrating that triple-bottom-line businesses can sustain rural communities and their natural resources. Read more » |
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New Investments Announced
This fall the Natural Capital Investment Fund approved new investments in renewable energy and sustainable forestry portfolio companies totaling $649,000.
NCIF Partners to Offer New Markets Tax Credit Products
In 2008, NCIF established a formal working partnership with CEI Capital Management, LLC to provide access to New Markets Tax Credit-based loan funds in our four state service area. This partnership represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the development and implementation of triple bottom line projects in rural Appalachia and the Southeast. Read more>
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