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Kudos to ACC member Mountain Association for helping to build resilient communities, and to OFN for recognizing the work being done by this CDFI and others in the region.
I've had a soft spot for rural Kentucky since visiting there at an Opportunity Finance Network regional meeting in 2022. For our nation to thrive, all communities need access to clean energy. Listen to Gwen Christon, owner of Isom IGA, #CDFI Mountain Association client about clean energy's impact: "Energy efficiency does exactly what it says. It helps you save money. It helped me by saving money on my electric bill and I've been able to increase my employees by about 10. Every other business owner who has also installed solar has increased employees as well. So it employs your community." Clean energy investments: 💫 Save money 💫 Create jobs 💫 Support families 💫 Build community resilience
Professor & Consulting Executive Director
1moAppalachian Community Capital's members are doing great things throughout the region Donna Gambrell. It's great to see it make headlines - especially with a focus on the business owner's perspective.