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“This grant represents an important investment in the long-term success of local farmers and food entrepreneurs. By expanding access to training, resources, and market opportunities, we can help strengthen rural economies while supporting the individuals and businesses that are essential to our communities.”
– Marten Jenkins, PCAP President & CEO

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Partner Community Capital recently hosted its 14th Annual Western North Carolina Business Showcase, bringing together community leaders, funding partners, economic development professionals, and entrepreneurs for a multi-day event focused on rural investment and small business success across the region. Held May 13-15, the showcase highlighted businesses and redevelopment projects supported through PCAP

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Partner Community Capital (PCAP) was selected by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to receive the Michael Gioulis Downtown Preservation Award as part of the 2026 West Virginia Historic Preservation Awards. PCAP was recognized for its instrumental role in supporting the rehabilitation and revitalization of historic structures across West Virginia. Through

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Partner Community Capital (PCAP), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been designated as a new SBA Microloan lender in West Virginia, expanding opportunities for small businesses to access flexible, affordable financing paired with hands-on support. With a mission rooted in helping businesses overcome barriers and achieve what others may see as out

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

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,

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

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,

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

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Partner Community Capital (PCAP), a mission-driven lender that connects capital with opportunity to build stronger Appalachian and Southeast communities, is proud to announce the appointment of LaKeisha Kennedy-Flores as its new Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Kennedy-Flores brings over 15 years of leadership experience in operations, nonprofit strategy, and public health, with