Emory Impact Investing Group

We are incredibly proud to celebrate 10 years of empowering Atlanta entrepreneurs and providing hands-on learning for Goizueta students! Huge thanks to our founders, alumni, and supporters who made this possible. And a special appreciation to Dean Andrea Hershatter for her guidance and support in shaping EIIG’s growth. Excited for the next decade of impact!

We’re proud to support the next generation of impact investors by connnecting Emory University students with finance professionals to help shape their lending to Atlanta area microbusinesses. Special thank you to Ron Alston of Truist, Sam Moss of Georgia Social Impact Collaborative, and David Kyle of Goizueta’s Business & Society Institute for serving as credit committee advisors for Emory Impact Investing Group (EIIG). EIIG, Emory’s only undergraduate impact investing group, aims to close the micro-business gap through short-term debt investments to entrepreneurs in the Atlanta community. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e2ARtuUb.

Calling all Atlanta-based entrepreneurs! EIIG's Winter 2024 Entrepreneur Loan Program application is now open! Our application is live and can be found?at https://lnkd.in/gEzaWD7C. Additionally, we will be hosting an information session to learn more about our organization and program—it will be held on November 21st at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The link to RSVP is?https://lnkd.in/gkDZCFSS. Please see the attached flyer for details, and reach out to Ryan Halloran ([email protected]) with any questions.

Calling all Atlanta-based entrepreneurs to the 10-Year Impact Celebration of the Emory Impact Investing Group! Over the past decade, we’ve proudly supported Atlanta’s entrepreneurial community by providing pro bono consulting services and $250,000+ in low-impact loans to small businesses. Come to network with Emory community members, EIIG partner organizations, and other entrepreneurs to gain access to resources and growth opportunities for your business. This event is free of cost and open to all. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ggENwSkS

Hear from Sig Mosley, the “Godfather of Angel Investing” and a member of our Board of Advisors, on EIIG’s impact on the Atlanta community. To donate to our cause and support Atlanta entrepreneurs, please visit https://lnkd.in/gv5ya3ph. All gifts are tax-deductible and processed by Emory University. What is the Emory Impact Investing Group (EIIG)? EIIG is a student organization at the Emory University - Goizueta Business School. We boast a $200k student-fundraised loan fund, providing 4% interest microloans ranging from $5,000-$15,000 and pro-bono consulting services to Atlanta entrepreneurs in historically underserved communities. Our mission is to help bridge the micro-business gap and contribute to the sustainable development of these vital local economies. To give more detailed insight into our impact, we invite you to explore our 10 Year Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/gxD3wkJR, where you can find comprehensive information on our mission. Why Donate to EIIG’s 10 Year Anniversary Fundraising Campaign? A contribution to EIIG has the potential to make a lasting impact, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to continue growing their businesses: - $500 provides 6 days of a livable wage for an entrepreneur’s employee - $5,000 grants 15 entrepreneurs a year-long Quickbooks subscription - $10,000 supports an entire microloan for one entrepreneur Not only will you be supporting Atlanta business owners, but also the professional and personal development of over 140 students annually, who are getting hands-on experience in social impact, consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship. Please reach out to Saanvi Sood at [email protected] for any questions.