2023 was transformative for IA. We committed $2.3M in Catalytic Capital across 30 projects, leveraging $9.1M. Central Appalachia is investable, and equity and resilience are key. 💪 investappalachia.org/invest-appalac… #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableGrowth

We committed $4.8M through the Invest Appalachia Fund in 2023, leveraging another $24.1M. We continue to collaborate to show that rural communities have capacity and potential for growth. 🌍 investappalachia.org/invest-appalac… #InvestAppalachia #RuralDevelopment

We focus on underserved communities. In 2023, 75% of IA Fund loans were with other investors, 78% were 'but-for' investments. We're bridging gaps in capital flow. 🌐 investappalachia.org/invest-appalac… #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicResilience

89% of our Catalytic Capital committed in 2023 is set to be repaid, ensuring continuous support for future projects in Central Appalachia. 🌱 Learn more about our sustainable approach in the 2023 Impact Report. investappalachia.org/invest-appalac… #SustainableGrowth #ImpactInvesting

In 2023, 71% of our IA Fund loans and 95% of Catalytic Capital went to communities that are Economically Distressed, Coal-Impacted, and/or Rural. #CommunityPower #InvestAppalachia investappalachia.org/invest-appalac…

Big news! Invest Appalachia is receiving a grant award from @TrustforCivicLife, a new philanthropic collaborative supporting locally-led work to invest in #CivicInfrastructure throughout rural America. #ImpactInvesting #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityWealth #Powerbuilding

Many rural communities lack access to capital. Organizations like Invest Appalachia play an important role in helping communities get capital. Find out how IA’s work with the Richmond Fed is turning investment-worthy ideas into investment-ready ones. bit.ly/3zl1T4F

“We’re just trying to level the playing field, so every community has a fair shot at prosperity and economic opportunity.“ – Andrew Crosson, CEO of Invest Appalachia. Find out how IA is working with the @richmondfed to create investment-ready ideas. bit.ly/3zl1T4F

Many rural communities lack access to capital. Organizations like Invest Appalachia play an important role in helping communities get capital. Find out how IA’s work with the Richmond Fed turns investment-worthy ideas into investment-ready ones. bit.ly/3zl1T4F

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 Fahe for the interview! fahe.org/rising-to-meet…

Final days to apply for the upcoming Community Investment "Framer" Training Cohort! In partnership with the Richmond Fed, this training is geared towards local community development leaders who want to increase their investment skills and knowledge and get projects funded!

Snug Hollow Farm B&B's new owners bring a social enterprise vision to a legacy ecotourism business in rural E Kentucky. It took innovation & grit to make this deal happen - a creative blended capital stack involving Mountain Association, AIF, & 3 different investment products from IA

“We’re just trying to level the playing field, so every community has a fair shot at prosperity and economic opportunity.“ – Andrew Crosson, CEO of Invest Appalachia. Find out how IA is working with the @richmondfed to create investment-ready ideas. bit.ly/3zl1T4F

We're a proud partner, capacity builder, & funder of ACT Now Coalition, led by CoalfieldDevelopment in partnership with Generation West Virginia & The Hub, to support hard-hit #coalcommunities in West Virginia. #energycommunities

Thanks Forbes for the great write-up: "Its multiple goals: transforming the region by increasing racial and socioeconomic equity, building community wealth, local ownership and quality jobs, and advancing climate resilience and long-term sustainability." forbes.com/sites/annefiel…