Natural Capital Quarterly - Fall 2008

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 »

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 »

NCIF community partner, Caperton Furniture Works received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification for their custom solid wood furniture. Congratulations!

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 »