Harnessing the power of
financial services
to enable
economic growth & positive change in
divested populations.
THE PROBLEM
25%
-Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Financial services are one of the most powerful tools to reduce poverty and enable economic growth.
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of the United States is
unbanked or underbanked
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However, access to these services is a prevalent issue in the US and disproportionately affects communities where it is needed the most.
WHAT WE DO
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and student-led organization
at the University of Michigan
providing financial & consulting services to local
Ann Arbor and Detroit microbusinesses
to empower entrepreneurs, aid in community revitalization, and
foster inclusive and sustainable financing
We deliver our mission through our 3 branches
CONSULTING
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Provides pro-bono due diligence and strategy consulting services to microbusinesses, along with private equity, venture capital, and microfinance organizations
IMPACT MICROFINANCE FUND
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Provides microloans to social entrepreneurs in communities local to Ann Arbor and Detroit where capital barriers exist
RESEARCH
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Develops industry reports to advance IIG's impact measurement, alongside creating IIG's own comprehensive financial & impact metrics used in loan provision
OUR PARTNERS
Credit Board Partners
help connect us with entrepreneurs
Loan Advising Partners
help us service loans and
navigate legal pathways
Let us know how we can help you!
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