Announcement

We’re excited to celebrate Kirby Toon, BBA ’13, for being featured in the Wisconsin School of Business’ 2026 “8 to Watch” list, which highlights alumni making a meaningful impact in their careers and communities. Kirby currently serves as Director of Capital Strategy at Forward Community Investments, a Madison-based nonprofit focused on expanding access to financial […]

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

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