Volume 2 Issue 1

Spring 2001 -- Volume 2 Issue 1

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Connecting Communities to Markets
An innovative financial instrument -- the Equity Equivalent Investment, or EQ2 -- is a new investment tool to support nonprofit community development.

Innovative Finance Tools Attract Private Investors
Stacey H. Davis emphasizes the value of connecting capital markets to distressed communities.

Cascadia Revolving Fund
The EQ2 helps this small Seattle nonprofit provide critical economic development capital for its community.

Attracting EQ2 Capital from Banks
There are several steps an organization can take to attract EQ2 investments.

Chicago Community Loan Fund
EQ2 investment capital is helping to fund predevelopment and short-term financing for affordable housing and other revitalization work in Chicago.

Links to Additional EQ2 Resources

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Editorial Information
Editor: James H. Carr
Managing Editor: Catherine Toups
Associate Editors: Laura McGrath, Carol A. Bell

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