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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS We are a Community Economic Developmentbased organization involved in policy small and diverse business support finance affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization for low to moderatewealth communities. OUR MISSION To strengthen the asset base of diverse populations through policy education and economic opportunities OUR VISION Economic Prosperity for Diverse Populations OUR VALUES TrustExcellenceInnovationCollaboration Our Centers Affiliates Center for Entrepreneurship The Center for Entrepreneurship provides meaningful education and training growth strategies and technical assistance for diverse businesses women at various stages of business and key stakeholders. Institute Community Development Initiative ICDI Institute Community Development Initiative ICDI provides capacitybuilding and financial resources to community development corporations CDC across North Carolina. ICDI serves as an intermediary pooling investments from private equity foundations financial institutions and federal and state funding to support smaller CDCs and broader community partnerships.