Invest With Us

Southeast Community Capital has provided more than $23.8 million in financing to 293 small businesses in urban and rural areas throughout Tennessee as part of its mission to expand economic opportunities.  We rely on loans and investments from banks, foundations, and public institutions (local, state, and federal) to provide the capital needed to fulfill our mission.  Every investment made into SCC is placed directly into projects that build small businesses and strengthen communities.  

Investments in SCC include:

• Loans or equity - equivalent investments to support our activities in The Tennessee Rural Opportunity Fund or our other Opportunity Funds in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville.
• State of Tennessee - Franchise/Excise Tax Credit for financial institutions investing in CDFIs at below market rates for extended terms.  (Consult tax advisor)
• Community Reinvestment Act - Investment Test credit for regulated financial institutions.

We seek loans and investments of $200,000 or more.  Rates and terms vary by maturity and type of investment.   Please email us or call Clint Gwin or Hank Helton for more information.

Clint Gwin, President, 615-254-6113 or gwin@sccapital.org

Hank Helton, Vice President, 615-254-6113 or helton@sccapital.org