President & CEO - @capitalimpact & @CDC_loans Invested in Communities | Music Lover | Sneakerhead

Joined August 2012
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We are excited to announce that our sister organization @CDC_Loans is a “Community Advantage Lender of the Year” and “Top 10 Lender” — from the @SBAgov’s (SBA) Michigan District Office. Learn More: cdcloans.com/press-releases/…
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NOW: Breakthrough Models to Address Racial Equity and Inclusive Growth @EllisCarr2, Momentus Capital @bradleyml, @1863ventures Janis Bowdler, @USTreasury @randallwoodfin, Mayor, City of Birmingham, Alabama bit.ly/3ZvnCz5 @CNTR4growth | @devex | @AspenInstitute
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24 Mar 2023
Congratulations @HaroldPettigrew and OFN!
OFN is thrilled to announce that Harold B. Pettigrew Jr. has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO. Pettigrew assumes this new role at a crucial time for the CDFI industry and for OFN. For more info, please see our #pressrelease ofn.org/news/ofn-names-harol…
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Congratulations to the 13 food businesses that received Nourish DC grants to establish/grow their food-based businesses and create jobs. Thank you @MayorBowser for your investment in Washington, D.C. food businesses and communities!
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Ellis Carr retweeted
🤩 What an honor Chef Nick Wallace @reflectionchef! We are proud of your contributions to HOPE and the communities of Jackson, MS.
I was recently recognized by @VisitJacksonMS as a 2023 Hometown Hero in the Travel & Tourism Industry category. These awards were established to reflect the industry’s deep appreciation for long-time commitment, accomplishments, and service by both individuals and entities that have enhanced the Jackson visitor experience and elevated the travel and tourism industry. I would like to thank the Jackson community as well as Visit Jackson for this prestigious honor!
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10 Feb 2023
Thank you @YaleSOM for the invitation to share my perspective on what it takes to build resilient communities.
.@EllisCarr2 “If we are going to be truly committed to authentic inclusive development, we should listen to what the communities are saying that they need. We should do everything in our power to help realize the vision they have for themselves.” @YaleSOM
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Ellis Carr retweeted
I love everything about this last @powerstationpod episode of 2022❣️#CDFI maven, community builder @rochdalecap & friend CEO @jholdsclawiv & I talk about how investing in #communities takes more than $$. #coops #nonprofits @natlcoopbank @PrimaryCareDev bit.ly/3C1pINy
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Ellis Carr retweeted
Aequo Fund is revitalizing a warehouse in Baltimore into a multi-tenant commercial property with financing from @reinvestfund. The anchor tenant @oyinhandmade is a Black-woman-owned artisanal manufacturer of moisture-rich personal care products. reinvestment.com/insights/gr…

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Congrats to @momentus_cap's Chief External Affairs Officer, @rv_cdcloans, on being named one of the 2022 Top 50 Latino Leaders of Influence by the @SDBizJournal. Thank you for your impactful contributions and continued support of our mission! #Congrats
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Learn about how @Momentus_cap is supporting community-focused companies through impact investments in this insightful piece by Raymond Guthrie, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Capital Deployment: capitalimpact.org/impact-inv…

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Ellis Carr retweeted
An absolutely HUGE honor that recognizes the Equitable Development Initiative team led by @LMCounts for their innovation and continued success. Congrats to my colleagues!
We are excited that our President & CEO @EllisCarr2 has been selected to be part of @FastCompany's 2022 "Most Creative People in Business" list! Learn more: bit.ly/3PbMXIc #FCMostCreative
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10 Aug 2022
I'm excited to be on the 2022 list of @FastCompany's most creative people in business. It is a true honor to support & see our Equitable Development Initiative be recognized for the impact it is having in communities. fastcompany.com/90762711/ell… #FCMostCreative
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17 Jun 2022
Great 2b with team MT and my board colleagues as we celebrate Fathers! @MarthasTableorg
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25 May 2022
For the fifth year, @capitalimpact was selected as part of @ImpactAssets IA50, a diversified listing of private capital fund managers delivering social and environmental impact as well as financial returns. #IA50 bit.ly/3My2qls

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Ellis Carr retweeted
A bit of news launching January 2023 ✈️🎉 Especially excited to support #FreedomScholars initiative
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To empower communities nationwide, @capitalimpact & @natlcoopbank are offering up to $50,000 to cooperative development organizations as part of the 2022 Co-op Innovation Award. Apply now and create sustainable impact in your community!: bit.ly/3tS0zkI
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Ellis Carr retweeted
Expanding our nation's investment in community lenders has been a priority of mine for years. CDFIs and MDIs predominantly serve overlooked and underserved communities. They are real leaders who see the potential in our entrepreneurs.
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Today, @capitalimpact & @CDC_Loans mourn the passing of Charles Snyder of @natlcoopbank. He was a long-standing supporter of the cooperative movement and the transformation it can create, as well as of our work with communities. We will miss him. capitalimpact.org/in-memoria…

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Ellis Carr retweeted
Announcing the 2021 round of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative #HFFI Targeted Small Grants program. Applications are now being accepted for grant funding. Find out how to apply: investinginfood.com @USDA @usdaRD #GrantOpp
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