Urban & Community Economic Development

THE BAY PARK CONSERVANCY (BPC) WAS FORMED TO IMPLEMENT THE MASTER PLAN APPROVED BY THE SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION TO CONSERVE 53 ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND FOR A SIGNATURE PARK ALONG SARASOTA BAY. THE BPC ENTERED A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY TO HELP FUND, DEVELOP, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND PROGRAM THE SIGNATURE PARK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY NOW, AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

To ensure that the workers in the construction industry in Los Angeles are highly trained and professional. The organization seeks the creation of good jobs, safety for workers, health care and a secure retirement for working families.

TO HELP LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS JUMP-START EARLY-STAGE FOOD COMPANIES AND FOOD RELATED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING LOW COST, LOW RISK ACCESS TO SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS AND OTHER INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL RESOURCES.

PRMH, INC. SUPPORTS, BENEFITS, AND HELPS CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION (RMH), OPERATES A REAL ESTATE "QUALIFIED ACTIVE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY BUSINESS", AND MAKES DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MONTEREY BAY REGION.

Leading the effort to conserve and enhance the natural resources of the Malheur Basin

The DowntownABQ MainStreet Initiative is a community redevelopment organization. Our mission is to promote and support downtowns economic, social, and creative vitality through community-driven projects and programs. A revitalized and vibrant downtown is a symbol of community economic health, local quality of life, pride, and community identity.

UMA is a coalition working towards sustaining and growing manufacturing in cities. UMA brings participants together to develop best practices around economic development.

TO ASSIST IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIXA, OZARK, AND CHRISTIAN COUNTY

CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY URBANISM EXISTS TO PROMOTE APPROACHES THAT ENABLE CITIES TO DRIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BULK OF THEIR CITIZENS.

Improve the economic potential of all businesses located within the Special Improvement District and those who will be a part of the future of Bound Brook.

THE PLANO IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE CITY OF PLANO, A TEXAS PUBLIC MUNICIPALITY. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CORPORATION WILL BE THE MAKING OF GRANTS TO OR IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY. CITY PROGRAMS THAT WILL BE SUPPORTED BY THE CORPORATION WILL INCLUDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE CITY AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT OF AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY TO PROVIDE SUMMER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDED IS THE PLANO FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PURPOSES TO PLANO RESIDENTS.

URBAN CORPS, INC. WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY THROUGH OBTAINING THE NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT (NMTC) PROGRAM.

THE PV GROWS INVESTMENT FUND, INC. (PVGIF) PROVIDES FINANCING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS. PVGIF OFFERS AN INVESTMENT VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS AND FOUNDATIONS TO INVEST IN BUILDING FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES THROUGH COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS. PVGIF OFFERS AN INVESTMENT VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS AND FOUNDATIONS TO INVEST IN BUILDING A HEALTHIER FOOD SYSTEM. TOGETHER, WE WILL ALL WORK TO STRENGTHEN AND GROW THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY, MORE VIBRANT FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES, MORE LOCAL JOBS, AND MORE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IN THE PIONEER VALLEY.

OUT MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DETROIT'S OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD, CORKTOWN, THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, TACTICAL URBANISM, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

IMPROVE THE COMMUNTIY OF EAST LIVERPOOL AND DEVELOPE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

PUBLIC ADVOCACY GROUP IN SUPPORT OF DEVELOPMENT LAND

TO ENSURE THE HISTORICAL TRUTH AND EVENTS THAT HAPPENED DURING WWII IN ASIA WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN FORMED TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF A CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLK COUNTY, IOWA.

CIVILLA IS A NONPROFIT DESIGN STUDIO DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE WAY OUR PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WORK. OUR PROCESS IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN. WE COLLABORATE WITH LEADERS, LISTEN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND LEARN FROM STAFF WITHIN INSTITUTIONS TO DESIGN EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT BUILD A MORE BEAUTIFUL, CIVIL SOCIETY FOR ALL.

To empower local leaders for the benefit of their citizens. The role of the organization includes taking positions on public policies that impact the vitality and sustainabilty of cities; providing mayors with leadership and management tools; and creating a forum for member mayor

THE INDIANA VALLEY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION ("IVPIC") IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE INDIANA VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("IVMD"), WHICH IS A UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATING UNDER COLORADO LAW

THE CORPORATION WILL DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES IN DEPRESSED AREAS BY: IGNITING INTEREST IN SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, HELPING INDIVIDUALS TRANSFORM CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES, CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, GROWING FAMILY WAGE JOBS, AND SCALING LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO NATIONAL MARKETS. TRAINING AND DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURS WILL BE A TOP PRIORITY THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION.

Endeavor Detroit is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement in Michigan and the wider Great Lakes region, catalyzing long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and supporting the best high-impact entrepreneurs in the region. High-impact entrepreneurs are those with the potential to build high-growth businesses that drive job creation and economic impact, and who demonstrate a commitment to the community. These high-impact entrepreneurs become key drivers of economic growth and inspire others to scale up, think bigger, and support other entrepreneurs and the broader community.

ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CHAMPION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY FORMING AND LEADING PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.

THE REDWOOD CITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WILL IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE FUNCTIONALITY AND VIBRANCY OF OUR DOWNTOWN.

Mount Desert 365 (the Corporation) engages in activities to preserve and increase the supply of affordable workforce housing for year-round residents of Mount Desert (the Town) and promote economic revitalization of commercial areas adversely impacted (see Schedule O) by the loss of year-round residents. The Corporation will increase the supply of affordable housing for sale to year-round residents, ensuring that it stays affordable in perpetuity and cannot be acquired by summer residents for seasonal use or vacation rentals. The Corporation has acquired and will develop mixed-use residential/commercial properties for rental on affordable terms to residents and businesses on a year-round basis. This activity will increase the year-round population of people living and/or working in the village, address the need for affordable rental residential options, provide products and services to serve the year-round community, and/or increase the consumer base to support local businesses.

GROWTH PARTNERS ARIZONA IS A U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT- CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, FAIR, AND RESPONSIBLE LOANS AND SUPPORT TO ARIZONA NONPROFITS AND ECONOMICALLY UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESSES OUTSIDE THE ECONOMIC MAINSTREAM.

ROLLAND CURTIS COMMERCIAL QALICB, INC. IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED TO SUPPORT ABODE COMMUNITES, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IT IS TO CREATE SERVICE-ENHANCED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SOCIALLY-BENEFICIAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATION OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

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LOUISVILLE ASSET BUILDING COALITION (LABC) IS A BROAD PUBLIC/PRIVATE COLLABORATIVE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ASSET BUILDING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND LINKAGES TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LABC STRIVES TO BUILD AN ECONOMIC FOUNDATION THAT WILL ALLOW MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. THE COALITION IS COMMITTED TO BETTERING ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY BY LEVERAGING THE SUCCESS OF ITS FREE TAX PREPARATION AND EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN. LABC ALSO PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR ASSET DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOUISVILLE METRO'S OFFICE OF FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS THE PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF BUSINESS PROSPERITY AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF HARRISON COUNTY, WV AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF GOOD JOBS FOR ITS CITIZENS

REVITALIZING DEPRESSED AREAS, ADDRESSING BLIGHT, AND EMPOWERING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN OUR GREATER OSHKOSH COMMUNITY.

RECRUITING, TRAINING, EDUCATING AND MONITORING DAY CARE HOME PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0-12 IN THEIR HOMES & TO ENSURE A SAFE CLEAN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN

TO SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE URBAN CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT, IOWA

The purpose of the organization is to educate citizens about economic liberty and limited government and how economic liberty and limited government will achieve a freer and more and more prosperous society and increased individual freedom and prosperity for everyone.

TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC, ECOLOGICAL AND FAMILY RESILIENCE IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES.