About Us

Local Equity LLC is an economic development organization and impact investment firm. The mission of the company is to advance disadvantaged communities by providing technical assistance and finding financial solutions to priority projects that are supported by local stakeholders. Local Equity is also a registered California Finance Lender, and a California EB-5 Regional Center.   We create financing solutions and provide tools & technical support to advance deals in the areas of community development, healthcare equity, food access, affordable housing, tourism, and infrastructure.

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Statement

At Local Equity, our mission is to empower communities by working alongside their leaders, not by directing them. Guided by the Capital Absorption Framework we offer support from behind the scenes, helping to advance local initiatives without imposing external agendas.

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Memberships and participation

·       The California Association for Local Economic Development (CalED)- Financing Committee

·       Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County (Board Seat)

·       Discover Inland Empire Tourism (Board Chair)

 

Strength

·       Extensive national investor and lender network

·       Existing relationships in economic development and senior leadership with State/Federal

·       Strong bench strength in economic analysis and investment modelling with scalable platform

·       Experience in alternative financing including C-Pace, EB-5, Opportunity Zones, Tax Credits

·       Strong reputation for ‘getting things done in a timely manner’
 

Licenses

• California Finance Lender & Broker: 60DBO-128090

• United States Customers and Immigration Services (USCIS) Regional Center: RC2300004157