CIC Tucson

CIC Tucson Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is a Tucson-based nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to the economy in Southern Arizona.
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We focus on three distinct areas: housing, entrepreneurship, and education resources. At CIC, we know your worth.

06/02/2026

When community partners come together, amazing things can happen. We would like to thank the community partners who helped us serve over 1000 entrepreneurs in 2025!

From launching statewide projects, speaking about business finance, hosting workshops on procurement, supporting pitch competitions, lending across rural communities, supporting character-based lending, hosting workshops, and helping us to bring our vision to life.

Each one of our partners are helping to transform Arizona's small business ecosystem through innovation, collaboration, and intentional engagement.

Thank you, for helping us deliver on our mission!

Curious about leveraging Kiva Crowdfunding or the BIPOC Loan Fund to support your business growth with low-interest acce...
06/01/2026

Curious about leveraging Kiva Crowdfunding or the BIPOC Loan Fund to support your business growth with low-interest access to capital? Join us online for a virtual info session on Thursday, June 11th!

6/11 at 9am: Kiva Crowdfunding Info Session with Cassie Price
6/11 at 12pm: BIPOC Loan Fund Info Session with Keneshia Raymond

(Please note, attending a BIPOC Loan Fund Info Session is a required first step in the application process for the BIPOC Loan Fund).

Register here:https://linktr.ee/cictucson or scan the QR code

Learn more about CIC’s Kiva Southern Arizona Hub here: https://cictucson.org/kiva
Learn more about the BIPOC Loan Fund here: https://https://bipocloanfund.com
Learn more about CIC’s alternative financing here: https://cictucson.org/businesses-that-prosper

Questions about CIC loans, Kiva, or the BIPOC Loan Fund? Contact our lending team any time! Email [email protected] for technical assistance and support.

Please note, our office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.



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¿Te interesa aprovechar Kiva Crowdfunding o el Fondo de Préstamos BIPOC para impulsar el crecimiento de tu negocio con acceso a capital de bajo interés? ¡Acompáñanos en una sesión informativa virtual el miércoles 11 de junio!

11 de junio a las 12:00 p.m. Sesión informativa sobre el Fondo de Préstamos BIPOC con Irasema Banuelos (en español)

Importante: Asistir a una sesión informativa del Fondo de Préstamos BIPOC es el primer paso obligatorio para solicitar financiamiento a través de este programa.

Regístrate aquí: https://linktr.ee/cictucson o escanea el código QR.
Obtén más información:
• Centro Kiva del Sur de Arizona de CIC: https://cictucson.org/kiva
• Fondo de Préstamos BIPOC: https://bipocloanfund.com
• Opciones de financiamiento alternativo de CIC: https://cictucson.org/businesses-that-prosper

¿Tienes preguntas sobre los préstamos de CIC, Kiva o el Fondo de Préstamos BIPOC?
Nuestro equipo de préstamos está aquí para ayudarte. Escríbenos a [email protected] para recibir asistencia técnica y apoyo.

Nota: Nuestra oficina permanecerá cerrada el viernes 19 de junio en conmemoración de Juneteenth.

Thank you, Jenna Quaranta, Southwest Solutions, and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, for this month’s Women i...
05/29/2026

Thank you, Jenna Quaranta, Southwest Solutions, and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, for this month’s Women in Leadership Breakfast, which created space for connection and honest conversations about growth, authenticity, and leadership. We left with actionable tips for negotiation, relationship building, and resilience. Leadership doesn’t look just one way, and when women support one another, entire communities are uplifted.

05/27/2026

What does economic development look like in Pima County?

CIC Tucson's Executive Director, Danny Knee, had a chance to sit down with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi, Pima County's Director of Economic Development, to dive into how Pima County's regional economic strategies foster community growth, support small businesses, and adapt to global shifts. They explore the tools, policies, and innovative projects driving economic resilience and community benefit in Tucson and beyond.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://cictucson.org/podcast

About Heath:
Heath Vescovi-Chiordi is the Director of Economic Development for Pima County. His work focuses on economic development and workforce development with a priority on sustainable and diverse growth. The goal is to increase the county’s viability for business attraction, retention and expansion. He is U of A graduate with a master’s degree in public administration. He’s won numerous awards and accolades including being named one of Tucson’s 40-under- 40, the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for Emerging Leader 2021, being named one of Biz Tucson’s Next Gen leaders in 2022, and the Economic Developer of the Year by the Arizona Association for Economic Development in 2024.

About Danny:
Danny Knee is the Executive Director of Community Investment Corporation (CIC), a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that specializes in small business lending, crowdfunding, and alternative financing in Southern Arizona, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma Counties, in addition to programs supporting first-time homeowners and education.

Learn more about CIC's programs here: https://cictucson.org

Have a question or suggestion for an upcoming podcast? Submit it here: https://cictucson.org/podcast-submission-form

We’re grateful for opportunities to continue learning alongside Southern Arizona's incredible small business community! ...
05/27/2026

We’re grateful for opportunities to continue learning alongside Southern Arizona's incredible small business community!

Irasema Banuelos, CIC’s Senior Small Business Lending Manager, attended the AI Finance Masterclass: A Financial Readiness Framework at the City of Tucson Small Business Center, led by Stephanie Bermudes, founder of Startup Unidos. The full-day workshop focused on helping entrepreneurs use AI tools to better understand their financAI Finance es, build confidence around their numbers, and strengthen their businesses for long-term sustainability and growth.

Thank you to Stephanie Bermudes and Startup Unidos for sharing your knowledge and creating spaces that empower small business owners with practical, forward-thinking tools. We’re excited to see how innovations like AI can help make financial readiness more accessible for entrepreneurs across Southern Arizona.

Our lending team is proud to share a major milestone: $1,000,000 in microloans deployed!What does it mean to fund that m...
05/26/2026

Our lending team is proud to share a major milestone: $1,000,000 in microloans deployed!

What does it mean to fund that many microloans?
🔹It’s local entrepreneurs purchasing equipment and expanding their products.
🔹It’s entrepreneurs who have been shut out of traditional lending spaces, now growing and thriving in their small businesses.
🔹It’s families building financial stability through strategic growth.

At CIC, we believe access to capital shouldn’t depend on how much you already have. That’s why our lending team works to meet entrepreneurs where they are, providing flexible financing and hands-on support every step of the way.

Learn more about CIC's lending programs: https://cictucson.org/businesses-that-prosper

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We will resume re...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Memorial Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection - with our neighbors, our families, and our communities. It’s also a reminder of the importance of building a future that reflects the values they stood for: opportunity, stability, and care for one another.

At CIC, we’re proud to be part of that work, helping more people access the tools and resources they need to build better futures for themselves and their families.

Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

CIC is proud to have received a grant from the Nasdaq Foundation to support the ongoing expansion of the Arizona Capital...
05/22/2026

CIC is proud to have received a grant from the Nasdaq Foundation to support the ongoing expansion of the Arizona Capital Access Program (AZ CAP).

AZ CAP seeks to address disparities in equity capital access through a two-pronged approach - by bridging the social capital gap that many entrepreneurs from under-resourced backgrounds face and by expanding decision-making power beyond current and traditional equity investment institutions.

AZ CAP will grow a local funder base in Arizona, and by activating a new generation of investors through peer-led investor groups (which include non-traditional investors and interest in non-traditional founders), they will level the field for those that traditional capital overlooks. AZ CAP will directly engage at least 750 individuals via trainings and one-on-one technical assistance, including entrepreneurs, investors, and workshop participants. Another 750 will be reached via partner networks, networking events, and other outreach efforts.

In 2025, the Nasdaq Foundation and its partners advanced strategic, scalable solutions to empower economic opportunity and strengthen a more inclusive and resilient financial system.

Read the report here: https://www.nasdaq.com/nasdaq-purpose

Last night’s Kiva Collective Happy Hour at Slow Body Beer reminded us why community matters so much. What started as a v...
05/21/2026

Last night’s Kiva Collective Happy Hour at Slow Body Beer reminded us why community matters so much.

What started as a vision for deeper connection among local entrepreneurs is already becoming something special - a space where small business owners, creatives, and community members can come together to share stories, support one another, build relationships, and learn about resources that help local businesses thrive.

Entrepreneurship can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Last night was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and plenty of laughter as strangers became friends over good food, local beer, and shared purpose.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported local, and helped make the evening so memorable. This is only the beginning for the Kiva Collective, which we are affectionately calling “a social club for a cause”. We can’t wait for the next pop-up.

Want to learn more about CIC’s Southern Arizona Hub? Check out https://cictucson.org/kiva

Want to find out about the next Kiva Collective event? Sign up for our Kiva Collective newsletter: https://cictucson.org/kiva-collective

A special thanks to Dr. Tonya Strozier for the photo!

Kiva Tucson Hub

Address

2033 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ
85719

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15205291766

Website

https://linktr.ee/cictucson

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