John Barmack, President and two worker-owners from Independent Fabrication

LEAF Provides Financing to Community-Based Businesses

LEAF provides financing to community groups that are developing new businesses. We also finance existing businesses in need of restructuring. When investing in community-based ventures we seek opportunities that will generate a meaningful number of jobs that pay above the minimum wage.

+STAFFING SERVICE COMPANIES
Enterprising Staffing Services is a prime example of how LEAF works.

+MANUFACTURED HOME PARK COOPERATIVES
Our loan to Pasadena Trails in Texas enables park residents to build assets and enjoy enhanced housing security through cooperative ownership.    

+EQUITY FOR A START-UP
LEAF provided debt and equity in 1995 and 1996 to I Am Unique, a home healthcare provider for acutely ill individuals who would otherwise need to be in institutional settings.

+BUSINESS PLANNING AND FINANCING FOR A RE-START
Independent Fabrication originated after a local bicycle frame making business was sold and relocated out of state.