Retired couple Tony and Rose Stoia struggled to afford a home when Rose’s severe pine allergies forced them to relocate.

Our small business C-DEE program helped turn a dream of entrepreneurship into a reality.

Lending to Sunfox Farm for their food truck means more to us than just a business loan. It’s creating an asset for an entire community that connects neighbors, friends, and families while producing local food and products. 

As Short Creek Farm grew, they needed capital — to develop products, increase production, and to scale up in a big way that also helps other small farmers.

Our joining forces with NCIC helped NorthWoods Stewardship Center transform into a modern and more inclusive organization with greater impact potential.

Residents went from being afraid of losing their homes to feeling secure about their future.

Efforts are underway to secure government grants that will use solar power to reduce energy costs in resident-owned communities.

How do you keep your store going when the floor’s about to collapse?

Our data supports our belief that people with low incomes can be good borrowers.