We Know Your Worth

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is a Tucson-based economic development nonprofit, opening doors to upward mobility in Pima County and throughout Southern Arizona since 1996.

Celebrating 30 years of impact through:

Homeownership | Entrepreneurship | Education

CIC Invests in Southern Arizona

Building an economy for all

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to expanding access to economic opportunities, Community Investment Corporation (CIC) focuses on supporting our community in building generational wealth through homeownership, entrepreneurship, and education – three distinct program areas that are foundational to individual and community well-being.

In the market for your first home?

We help first-time homeowners qualify for and stay in their homes through Mortgage Credit Certificates and Down Payment Assistance.

Need a loan for your business?

We finance small businesses and nonprofits in Southern Arizona, and promote innovative private investment in local, early-stage businesses.

Want your kids to thrive at school?

We train families in parental engagement skills, kindergarten readiness, and school research. We help schools with access to capital and bond compliance.

What Our Clients Say

"I can’t thank CIC enough for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do as a business. I wouldn’t have been able to open my business without the loan I received."

Sydney Adams

Owner, Sydney's Sweet Shop

“Working with CIC was the easiest application process we’ve ever been through. It was super fast and the most communicative process we’ve been through to access capital. We have been able to expand our transportation infrastructure which just means more money for more farmers.”

Erik Stanford

Founder, Pivot Produce

“The experience working with the CIC team was pretty flawless. They were available to answer any questions I had and the website also had a lot of information readily available 24/7.”

Fabiola Bedoya

MCC Client

“Amazing experience working with CIC members and overall process was easy and accessible. Staff was personable and willing to meet us where we are and fulfill our needs.”

Eric Rios

Owner, Mobile Tread and Tire

“CIC was willing to consider all of our assets, our previous experience, our community engagement and other non-traditional factors when approving our loan. It was a unique situation and needed a timely solution. CIC went to bat for us and we are grateful. It kept our business alive and our staff employed.”

Erica Yngve

Owner, Sonoran Stitch Factory

"This meeting was very helpful. It was informative and opened my eyes on the importance of picking the right schools for your child. They not only talked about the importance of researching schools, but also show us how to do it. It will definitely be using the app that was presented in our schools search for kindergarten."

Kiawana Flores

Parent, Arizona Head Start Parent Association

“CIC has been amazing to work with and we're entirely grateful for the work they do for the community.”

Rob Elias

President/CEO, Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

“Working with CIC was very easy and we could not be more happy with the results.”

Diego Suarez

Founder, Suarez Stockyards

"CIC has gone beyond expectations for us and the community.”

Robert Palmer

Founder, Cleaning Technique

"You make such an impact in our community. I want to share a success story! My best friend recently took her son out of school, because he was having behavior problems. She is planning to homeschool and I was able to tell her the information you shared about the enrichment scholarship. She is a low income single mama so this scholarship would be invaluable to her. She just found out today that she was approved and can get this money to help her son thrive at home."

Marisa Guthrie

Librarian, Quincie Douglas Library

By providing pathways to the resources, education, and financing community members need to thrive, CIC builds bridges to long-term economic growth opportunities and financial stability for Southern Arizonans. Learn more about CIC’s impact here.

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CIC News

CIC Selected for Bright Futures AZ Child Care Microbusiness Investment Grant

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is proud to be one the community lending organizations selected for the Bright Futures AZ Child Care Microbusiness Investment Grants. The goal of the program is to create more child care slots for Arizona Families by facilitating access to capital and wraparound support for child care providers to help grow their businesses.

New Pathways for Investors and Founders: Danny Knee Featured on Nasdaq.com

CIC’s Executive Director, Danny Knee, had the opportunity to speak with Nasdaq’s Purpose Communications Specialist, Brittany Greene, about CIC’s work to reshape Arizona’s capital ecosystem through inclusion, innovation, and community trust.

Crowdfunding Your Business Growth with Kiva: A Conversation with Reteisha Byrd and Danny Knee

What does it take to fund a dream? In this episode, CIC Executive Director Danny Knee sits down with Kiva’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Associate Reteisha Byrd for a fast-paced conversation breaking down how Kiva works, for both borrowers and lenders.