Rural LISC helps people develop business plans and strategize social media, and it makes sure they are ready to apply for bank loans. “We want to be the first ones in,” Villagran says, “but we don’t ...
Nadia Villagrán has been promoted to vice president of Rural LISC, and will lead this national program that makes grants and loans to improve the well-being of rural communities. She has been its ...
LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh alongside Rural LISC Director Nadia Villagrán (left) during LISC’s Rural Convening in Phoenix. From left: Keegan McChesney of Rural LISC, Suzanne Anarde of Rural Community ...
In 1995, LISC launched Rural LISC, a national program to expand LISC's reach beyond urban areas to include rural communities. Today, Rural LISC partners with 92 rural community-based organizations, ...
Organizations like Rural LISC are uniquely positioned to reach these entrepreneurs - not only with financial access but technical support, such as digital upskilling and access to digital tools, says ...