Michelle Lovelace

Partner Community Capital Awarded $40 New Markets Tax Credit Allocation 

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Partner Community Capital (PCAP) has been awarded a $40 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The highly competitive NMTC Program attracts private investment to economically distressed communities by financing projects that create jobs, expand essential services, and […]

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Turning Pages and Building Community: Monkey Wrench Books Marks One Year in Morgantown 

When Lindsey Jacobs opened the doors to Monkey Wrench Books in September 2024, she wasn’t just launching a bookstore — she was creating a space for connection, conversation, and community care in the heart of Morgantown, West Virginia. The independent bookstore and coffee shop quickly became a local favorite, offering new and used titles, locally

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Fries, Flavor, and Fresh Starts: Filthy Fries Brings a Gourmet Twist to Greenville 

In Greenville, North Carolina, one food truck is on a mission to change the way people think about French fries. Filthy Fries, founded by Brandon and Ashley Smithson, is redefining fast food with a creative, gourmet spin on a familiar favorite — and locals are already taking notice. “Filthy Fries presents a revolutionary solution to

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A Recipe for Perseverance: How Happy & Moore Bakery & Cafe Keeps Rising in Thomas, WV

Running a small business takes grit, creativity, and a lot of heart — and for Joan Emerson, owner of Happy & Moore Bakery & Cafe in Thomas, West Virginia, it also meant learning a whole new language: bookkeeping. Emerson’s charming café, bakery, and general store has become a local favorite, offering fresh treats, friendly faces,

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Partner Community Capital Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at All-Staff Anniversary Retreat 

Harpers Ferry, W.Va. — Partner Community Capital (PCAP) marked a major milestone, hosting an all-staff retreat at the Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary. The two-day gathering brought together staff from across the region to reflect on PCAP’s legacy since 2000, honor the partners and clients who have shaped its mission,

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Yaselin Gonzalez, Lender

Partner Community Capital’s Yaselin Gonzalez Selected for Duke University’s North Carolina Leadership Forum

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Partner Community Capital (PCAP) is proud to announce that Yaselin Gonzalez, Business Lender for the Asheville, North Carolina office, has been selected to join the Fall 2025 North Carolina Leadership Forum through Duke University. The North Carolina Leadership Forum brings together a diverse group of leaders from across the state to engage

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Western North Carolina Retreat Project Rises Stronger with Support from PCAP

Orchard’s Edge Mountain Retreat, the dream project of Jonathan and Alyssa Brussee, is more than a business; it’s a vision of renewal rooted in resilience in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. But like many great visions, the journey from the blueprint to reality hasn’t been without unexpected twists. “Starting a retreat from scratch means

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Building a Destination with Purpose: PCAP Helps Wunderland Resort Take Root in Old Fort 

For entrepreneur Shawn Verbrugghe, turning big ideas into reality is nothing new—and neither is partnering with Partner Community Capital (PCAP) to make it happen. Years ago, Verbrugghe launched Amazing PubCycle, a lively pedal-powered tour company that became a staple of downtown Asheville tourism. When he needed capital to get the business rolling, PCAP was there

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Students Explore Sustainability and Innovation at Caperton Furniture Works with PCAP 

Berkeley Springs, WV — Students from Georgetown Day School’s Policy Institute visited Caperton Furniture Works this month for a hands-on look at sustainable business practices, hosted in partnership with Partner Community Capital (PCAP). Elizabeth Wilkes, PCAP’s Energy Program Manager, organized the visit, offering students the opportunity to explore how rural manufacturers are integrating efficiency, conservation,

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Partner Community Capitals Hosts Transformative Business Retreat 

Spruce Knob, W.Va. — Deep in the Monongahela National Forest at Experience Learning-Spruce Knob Mountain Center Campus, a surprising mix of outdoor entrepreneurs—from camp hosts and brewery owners to trail builders and tourism directors—gathered June 10–11 for a unique two-day branding and marketing summit hosted by Partner Community Capital’s West Virginia Recreational Economies Initiative (WV

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