The Fibers Fund and Invest Appalachia are proud to announce aligned, catalytic financing support for Renaissance Fiber, a North Carolina fiber hemp processing company. Using proprietary
What if 50% women leadership wasn’t the goal, but the reality? Through Invest Appalachia’s support, women leaders are bringing community-led
The Rural News Fund (RNF) is investing in 8 Appalachian newsrooms to bridge information gaps and build long-term sustainability for local journalism.
At Invest Appalachia, we’re proud to partner with the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund. Their newly released 2025 Impact Report reveals a
As the disco ball comes down, the crystal ball comes out! We’re looking ahead to 2026. Here are a few
We’re expanding our resilience work in Central Appalachia and hiring someone to help shape the region’s future. Invest Appalachia is
In this conversation, Jason Tartt, Sr. — an award-winning conservation farmer, workforce development entrepreneur, and co-founder of EDGE nonprofit in
Regional partners are investing in Resilience Hubs—community anchors that supported the Hurricane Helene recovery and will keep people safe and
Capital alone can’t transform a region. But when it’s aligned with local leadership, community voices, and deep relationships, it can
We were honored to attend the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in Western North Carolina, just a few
A FRESH APPROACH CENTERS DEVELOPERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE PATH FORWARD Appalachia’s downtowns are the beating hearts of our
At the recent Neighborhood Economics conference in Asheville, Invest Appalachia CEO Andrew Crosson joined panels of exceptional changemakers working to
Join us in welcoming two new team members who are bringing deep roots, bold vision, and mission-aligned talent to Invest
Following the devastation in Southern Appalachia from Hurricane Helene, as well as other recent examples of destructive flooding throughout the
Join Our Team! Invest Appalachia (IA) is growing our team! In 2025, we’re excited to transition several key roles from contracted
Explore Invest Appalachia’s 2023 Impact Report to see how we’re transforming Central Appalachia through bold vision, collaborative efforts, and impactful
Invest Appalachia has closed its final round of commitments to the Invest Appalachia Fund with a total size of $35.5
Let’s open doors, a message from Invest Appalachia’s CEO Andrew Crosson.
Invest Appalachia’s staff and operations have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Thanks for your understanding with any delays in normal communications.
We are headquartered in Western NC, and involved in local recovery efforts as well as investment strategies to rebuild for long-term resilience and equity. Any financial contributions to Invest Appalachia will go directly to recovery and rebuilding efforts in impacted communities.