Welcome to LISC Virginia!
We are the Central Virginia office of the nation's largest community development organization, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). We are one of 35+ local offices around the nation. LISC Virginia brings together key local partners, community leaders, and decision-makers to take on pressing challenges, incubate innovative solutions, and develop smarter public policies. Our organization leverages its extensive toolkit of loans, grants, equity investments, and local expertise to enact meaningful change in our neighborhood.
Our Stories
LISC Virginia and The Women’s Business Center of Richmond Announce Partnership to serve BIPOC Businesses
LISC Virginia and the Women’s Business Center of Richmond announced today their partnership on the BIPOC Small Business Capital Access Fund to provide capital and coaching to Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses in the Richmond area.
Denise Scott Named LISC President, Lisa Glover Continues as Interim CEO
LISC has promoted one of the nation’s strongest voices in community development as its new president. Denise Scott has four decades of experience working to bridge gaps in health, wealth and opportunity throughout the country, particularly for underserved communities of color. Now, she joins Lisa Glover, who will continue to lead the organization as interim CEO, to drive the organization's expanded impact in communities and fuel its continued growth.
LISC Virginia and The Metropolitan Business League Bring Kiva to Central Virginia
Kiva is an online micro-loan crowdfunding platform that provides 0% interest zero-fee loans up to $15,000 to small businesses. MBL is the first Kiva Trustee for Central Virginia. As a trustee, they will publicly endorse small businesses for loan funding and provide essential support to their application process.
