McPherson Automotive was trapped within an aging former car dealership garage, limiting their ability to grow new lines of business related to heavy truck work. CCI lent McPherson Automotive sufficient capital to double the floor space available for automotive repairs and allowed for the customization of the new space to permit working on heavy trucks. […]
Colp Neighborhood Playground Opens
Marcella Clark and Mary Powers-Duncan reached out to Champion Community Investments for help in making their dream of bettering their community by building a neighborhood playground for the children a reality. “This is also good for the community, as far as development, and seeing the community grow and come together.” ~ Mary Powers-Duncan Colp Neighborhood Playground Dedicated […]
Champion Community Recapitalizing As Local Revolving Loan Funds Close
In recent communications to the southern Illinois communities and counties that have for several decades managed revolving loan funds, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has ordered the recall and closure of these locally-managed programs. Champion Community Investments, the regional nonprofit that provides federally-sourced small business loan programs, is seeking additional loan capital […]
