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We Know Your Worth

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is an  economic development nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment of Pima County residents and the surrounding area since 1996.

Building an economy for all

 We give the members of our community, who are shut out of and left behind in our economy, access to the knowledge and financing they need to pursue new opportunities. 

$8 million provided in DOWN PAYMENT assistance every year

$13+ million lent to LOCAL ARIZONA BUSINESSES

Supporting 86,485 STUDENTS across 163 CAMPUSES

Homeownership

Helping aspiring homeowners through tax credits and down payment assistance.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Providing much needed financing to small businesses and nonprofits, as well as, introducing innovative systems to promote private investment in early stage businesses.

EDUCATION

Assisting schools with access to capital, bond compliance, and family engagement.

How Can We Help You?

In the market for a home?

Need a loan for your business?

Exploring K-12 schools?

"I can’t thank CIC enough for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do as a business. I wouldn’t have been able to open my business without the loan I received."

Sydney Adams, Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe

Latest News

BIPOC Community Managed Loan Fund Celebrates Two Years of Impact and Expands Partnerships with Growth Partners Arizona and Startup Tucson

BIPOC Community Managed Loan Fund Celebrates Two Years of Impact and Expands Partnerships with Growth Partners Arizona and Startup Tucson

Two years after launching an innovative loan fund in collaboration with leaders of color in the Tucson business community, Community Investment Corporation (CIC) and the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous,…
$100K investment to help Southern Arizona entrepreneurs of color

$100K investment to help Southern Arizona entrepreneurs of color

A $100,000 investment has been made to support at least 10 Southern Arizona small business entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous or people of color. The investment from the…
Funds Available for Small Businesses to Go ‘Green’

Funds Available for Small Businesses to Go ‘Green’

by Kimber Lanning, Andre Whittington, and Danny Knee As our country prepares to spend billions of dollars in new funding on environmental efforts, America is sitting on a…
Certifiably Delightful: Tucson Frozen Yogurt Shop Goes Green

Certifiably Delightful: Tucson Frozen Yogurt Shop Goes Green

Photo credit: Kylee Musslewhite with permission from Frozen Delight Delicious frozen yogurt, ice cream, and boba may draw you to Frozen Delight, but the friendly relationships that staff…
How a zero-interest loan helped a Black organic farmer put down roots in southern Arizona

How a zero-interest loan helped a Black organic farmer put down roots in southern Arizona

Desert Sky Produce in southern Arizona Courtesy of Local First Arizona When John Benedict drove from Philadelphia to rural southern Arizona five years ago in a van he…
Yolanda McCarty Retires

Yolanda McCarty Retires

After 15 wonderful years, Yolie is ready for a new adventure! Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is emotionally conflicted to announce that Yolanda McCarty will be retiring this year.…

Proud partner in the community

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) values our local and national partners. 

By working together, we know that we make the largest impact for our communities.