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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

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — On Friday, May 30, the Truist West Virginia Foundation presented a $5,000 check to Partner Community Capital (PCAP) in support of its Recreational Economies Initiative (REI), which helps outdoor-focused small businesses and rural communities thrive. Steve Clevenger of Truist presented the check to Marten Jenkins, President and CEO of PCAP, at

Asheville, NC – Partner Community Capital (PCAP) hosted its 13th Annual Western North Carolina (WNC) Business Showcase on May 14–16, 2025, bringing together lenders, community partners, and supporters for a two-day field experience celebrating the resilience and innovation of locally owned businesses. The showcase began the evening of May 14, at Point Lookout in Hendersonville,

Partner Community Capital (PCAP) has continued its A+ rating in Financial Strength and Performance from the Aeris Rating Committee, a position that PCAP has maintained since 2011. The rating highlights PCAP’s strong financial standing, solid recent performance, and effective risk management practices.