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Great Lakes Credit Union: Filling a Banking Desert in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood
The Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side, home to nearly 100,000 residents, has long been a financial services desert. For decades, its residents were forced to rely on predatory payday lenders or travel outside their community to access basic financial services. This lack of access perpetuated cycles of poverty, leaving residents vulnerable to financial insecurity.
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Small Farms: Meet Brooklyn Packers Connecting Farms to the Big Apple
Steph Wiley has been an entrepreneur almost as long as he’s been a New Yorker—and he’s been a New Yorker his entire life. At first, Steph owned a dog-walking business in lower Manhattan for more than 10 years before starting a community organizing business with his partner. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Steph is
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Climate Action: The Shifting Landscape of U.S. Climate Action for 2025
As we move into 2025, the United States stands at a pivotal moment for climate and environmental policy. Shifting federal priorities, steadfast leadership from state governments, and growing private-sector initiatives shape the nation’s approach to these challenges. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters—including hurricanes like Milton, Debby, Francine, and Helene, the annual
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Built to Thrive: The Case for Investing in Women-Led Businesses
The changing economic and social landscape in the United States highlights the crucial need to invest in women-led businesses. These entrepreneurs are not just building companies; they’re creating resilient enterprises that positively impact their communities, generate jobs, and drive economic growth. However, many women still face barriers when it comes to accessing the capital they
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Meet Piedmont Community Services, The Behavioral Health Service Provider Taking Care of Its Community
Greg Preston always wanted to return to his hometown and give back to his community. At first, Greg worked at the local Department of Social Services. Now, 25 years later? Greg is the organizations executive director.
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Impact Cash® Is Now Open to Individual Clients
CNote Expands Access to Impact Investing CNote is proud to announce that Impact Cash®, one of our most impactful and flexible financial solutions, is now available to Individual Investors.
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Impact Investing: How Impact Investing Helps Build Stronger Communities
Impact investing plays a vital role in building stronger, more resilient communities. In a world where traditional investments often prioritize profit over purpose, impact investing has emerged as a powerful alternative for those who want to align their financial goals with their values. By investing in projects and organizations that make a difference in underserved
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At Hope Credit Union, Climate Change Is The Deep South’s Wealth-Building Opportunity Of A Lifetime
When it comes to our shared climate reality, Hope Credit Union’s members are familiar with the ever-expanding narrative. After all, they’re living it. Across the Deep South, summers are getting hotter, power outages are becoming more common, and electric vehicles (EV) are being plugged into more and more homes. Members, however, aren’t just experiencing these
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Impact Report: Highlights from CNote’s Q3 2024 Public Impact Report
CNote is thrilled to share our Q3 2024 Impact Report, highlighting impactful stories, significant progress, and fresh insights from our mission-driven partners.
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Treasury Trends: Key Takeaways from AFP 2024
Treasury trends discussed at AFP 2024 reveal how finance leaders are adapting to changing markets. Last week, the national AFP 2024 conference wrapped up, bringing together the brightest minds in corporate finance and treasury. CNote was proud to participate, hosting a pivotal presentation alongside Xylem and Block titled “Decarbonizing Cash: Treasurers are Key in Cutting
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