Forward Community Investments is pleased to welcome Leah Vetch-Hayes as Office Operations Manager. In this role, Leah supports the organization’s day-to-day operations and helps foster a smooth, organized, and collaborative environment for staff, partners, and community stakeholders. Leah brings a diverse background in administrative operations, office management, and cross-functional team support. She is skilled at […]
We are excited to welcome DeMariye Carpenter to FCI as our new Credit Analyst. In this role, DeMariye will play an important part in supporting our lending operations and advancing the growth of our portfolio through community and mission-based lending. As a Credit Analyst, he will work closely with our Senior Community Lenders and Portfolio
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We’re excited to announce a recent loan closing supporting SolEscape Healing Arts (R.E.A.L. Massage LLC), located at 1148 Williamson Street in Madison, Wisconsin. This financing though FCI’s Small Business Lending program will support the completion of a new café and kava lounge build-out, expanding the range of health and wellness offerings available at this already
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From macarons to celebration cakes, Baked Lab has been serving Madison’s east side since 2019. The bakery owner, Shawn Bolduc, will soon be able to expand the operations with the help of Forward Community Investments’ small business loan program. The Baked Lab, currently located at 931 E. Main St. in Madison, will be moving to
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UMOJA Magazine is Wisconsin’s oldest African-American-owned publication, serving Dane County and the broader state for nearly 30 years with a mission to highlight the positive contributions of the Black community. Acquired in 2018 by UMOJA Magazine-Madison, Inc., a nonprofit formed by the Urban League of Dane County, it continues to publish monthly (excluding August) and
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Pictured Above from L to R: FCI Portfolio Manager, Lisa Menendez, Trasnos Owners Gletsy Oliveros and Harry Salas It’s widely known that access to affordable, high-quality childcare can significantly shape a family’s future. Trasnos Bilingual Childcare Center knows they are doing more than filling a market need; they’re building a foundation from which their
Forward Community Investments awards $10 million in NMTCs to support transformative mixed-use facility Forward Community Investments (FCI) is proud to support the Lincoln-King Community and Health Care Center in Racine, WI with a $10 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation. This investment is helping bring to life a long-anticipated project that will expand access
Lincoln-King Center Brings Expanded Access to Healthcare and Youth Programming in Racine Read More »
March marks the month of celebrating influential and trailblazing American Women. Forward Community Investments (FCI) proudly celebrates the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Namgyal Ponsar and her family, whose recent loan closing marks a significant milestone. Their story is one of resilience, cultural preservation, and culinary passion. A Journey Rooted in Resilience Two decades ago, Namgyal’s
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Forward Community Investments (FCI) is pleased to announce the addition of Darrell “DJ” Hines II to its Board of Directors. As a respected leader in Milwaukee’s faith, nonprofit, and business communities, Hines brings a wealth of experience in community development, operations management, and economic empowerment that will help advance FCI’s mission of stabilizing neighborhoods and
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To Forward Community Investments President & CEO, Ryan Zerwer, leadership isn’t just about guiding an organization. It’s about having a strong sense of vision, driving impact, and an unwavering commitment to his team and the people the organization serves. In today’s evolving nonprofit landscape, the traditional divide between mission-driven work and business strategy is rapidly blurring.
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