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 | Business Financing | 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) supports Southern Arizona families. CIC’s programs focus on building generational wealth through first-time homeownership, small business loans, and education resources – three distinct program areas that are foundational to individual and community well-being.

In the market for your first home?

We help Pima County first-time home buyer 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 with loans and crowdfunding, and promote innovative private investment in local 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 capital 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.

Upcoming Events

Updates from CIC Tucson

CIC’s Danny Knee Featured in AZPM Article on Arizona Childcare Needs and Bright Futures AZ Initiative

The Community Investment Corporation is a Tucson-based nonprofit that provides loans and financial coaching for small businesses. Earlier this year, it was one of several local organizations awarded $700,000 to support small childcare businesses that are less likely to get loans from banks.

The award is part of a greater $3 million effort from the state to expand affordable childcare access.

Building Local Economies with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi and Danny Knee

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Small Biz Finance Podcast, Danny Knee chats with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi about how 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.

CIC’s Arizona Capital Access Program featured in the Nasdaq Foundation 2025 annual report

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.

Together, we’re reclaiming the American Dream.

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Proud Partner in the Community

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) values our local and national partners.

By working together, we know that we make the largest impact for our communities.

You can make a huge impact with a tax-deductible donation.

Every donation will help first-time homeowners qualify for and stay in their homes, help families prepare for kindergarten, and help finance small businesses and nonprofits throughout Southern Arizona.

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First-Time Homeownership

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