Tools to Invest in Arizona's Local Economy

The Rising Arizona Investor Network (RAIN) is advancing a more inclusive investment ecosystem in Southern Arizona by recruiting, training, and supporting both new and experienced investors from diverse backgrounds. Through education on forward-looking capital-raising tools, including equity and debt crowdfunding, RAIN helps connect values-aligned capital with the entrepreneurs building our region’s future.

Together, we're educating future investors to support diverse founders and alternative capital access throughout Arizona.

Small Biz Finance Podcast

Local Crowdfunding

Impact Investing Resources

RAIN Knowledge Hub

Please note: Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is an educational non-profit and does not provide financial or investing advice and nothing contained in these programs or materials should be construed as financial or investing advice. Information in these programs and materials on the website are provided simply for informational purposes and does not reflect the opinion nor is it endorsed by CIC. Additionally none of the information or materials used in conjunction with these programs are intended for soliciting investment. Please consult a financial professional before taking any steps or making any investment based on the information of content provided.

Join CIC for a Deep-Dive Workshop for Local Founders and Investors

Join CIC's Executive Director, Danny Knee, in an interactive workshop for both founders and investors breaking down tools for venture capital, alternative debt financing, crowdfunding, grants, and more featuring Aly Saxe and Kaitlyn Fitzgerald (Jane Project), Kristin Priscella (State Forty Eight), and Mayor Regina Romero (City of Tucson).

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Impact Investing for a More Inclusive Economy | A Conversation with Alicia Robb and Danny Knee

This week, CIC’s Executive Director Danny Knee caught up with Alicia Robb - economist, angel investor, and Founder & CEO of Next Wave Impact - ahead of TENWEST to talk about what it really takes to unlock capital for entrepreneurs. Alicia is a globally recognized expert on entrepreneurial finance and will be one of the Keynote speakers at TENWEST.

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Crowdfunding Your Business Growth with Kiva | A Conversation with Retiesha Byrd and Danny Knee

What does it take to fund a dream? In this episode, CIC Executive Director Danny Knee sits down with Kiva’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Associate Reteisha Byrd for a fast-paced conversation breaking down how Kiva works, for both borrowers and lenders.

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RAIN provides education for both entrepreneurs seeking funding and a new generation of local investors

Originally developed and launched by Startup Tucson, CIC's updated RAIN resources will continue to expand the capital ecosystem across Arizona as a part of the Arizona Capital Access Program (AZ CAP).

Want to help make it RAIN in Arizona?

This program is made possible with generous support from the Nasdaq Foundation, the EDA Capital Challenge, and community partners:

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Have questions?

Contact CIC's Capital Access Team