Community Ventures Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Community Ventures
Mission of the Company
Born to serve the communities we love, Community Ventures exists to journey alongside dreamers. We offer a multitude of resources and services to achieve comprehensive, human-centered, community development.
Founding Information
- Founded: 1982
- Founder(s): No information available
Key People
- CEO/President: Kevin Smith
- CFO: Wiley Faw
- Chief Development Officer: Brian Hutchinson
- President, Lending / President, Western Kentucky Disaster Recovery: Brenda Weaver
- President, eHome Network: Milt Sharp Jr.
- President, Community Engagement: Marita Willis
- President of mPact Pro Client Management System: Shane Darrisaw
- President, Artistic Operations: Mark Johnson
- President of Chef Space: Tom Murro
- President, New Markets Tax Credits: Dan Heffernan
- President, Everything Equity: Shirie Hawkins
- President, Mustard Seed Hill: Victoria Benson
- President of Housing: Jeff Poe
Headquarters
1450 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Recognition and Known For
Community Ventures is known for supporting small business ownership, home ownership, and job creation. The organization has been named Microlender of the Year by the Kentucky Small Business Administration for 21 consecutive years.
Products
Products Overview
Community Ventures offers a range of products aimed at supporting business growth and home ownership:
Business Financing and Support
- Micro-loans: Provide funding ranging from $500 to $50,000 for equipment, business vehicles, supplies, marketing, laptops, or working capital.
- SBA 504 Loan Program: Long-term, fixed rate financing for major fixed assets such as equipment and real estate.
- Small Business Courses: Includes business research, planning, marketing, financial reports, and financing.
- Chef Space: A kitchen incubator supporting food entrepreneurs.
Housing Products and Services
- Homeownership Support: Counseling, education, and affordable lending to help individuals achieve homeownership.
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) Homes: Affordable, energy-efficient homes constructed rapidly.
- Home Repairs and Restoration: Assistance in repairing or restoring existing homes.
Community Projects
- Mustard Seed Hill: Renovation and revitalization of Millersburg Military Institute into a community space hosting events and small private schools.
- Art Inc.: Supports artists and creatives with business consulting, training, website development, and funding assistance.
- eHome America: Online homebuyer education.
- mPact Pro: Client management system.
Recent Developments
Recent Projects and Initiatives
- Helena’s Honeymoon Cottage: Revival of a historic home in Millersburg, Kentucky into a honeymoon cottage.
- Ventures Village: Business incubator in Fulton for business startup and growth.
- Grants and Awards: USDA awarded funding to create and retain jobs in Kentucky's 21 Delta Counties.
Newly Launched Features and Products
- SIP Technology Homes: Construction using SIP technology demonstrated with two homes in Fulton.
- Revitalization Projects: Advanced revitalization projects in West Virginia with New Markets Tax Credits.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Appalachian Regional Commission Collaboration: Historic renovations in Bluefield, West Virginia.
- Partnerships and Coalitions: Strong partnerships with Kentucky state and federal departments, such as the USDA and Kentucky Housing Corporation for funding housing and business projects.
Contact Information
- Phone: (859) 231-0054 / (800) 299-0267
- Website: [Community Ventures](https://cvky.org)
- Email:
- Business Support: Devanny King - Devanny.King@cvky.org
- Homeownership Support: Mickie Tolsdorf - Mickie.Tolsdorf@cvky.org
No information about the financial revenue of the company and the specific number of employees is available. The company underlines its impactful role in community development and its diverse array of ventures supporting housing and business development.
