Ivye L. Allen

Hope Federal Credit Union operates a credit union, community development financial institution, community development intermediary and policy institute that provides affordable financial services. It leverages private, public and philanthropic resources; and engages in policy analysis for strengthening communities, building assets, and improving lives in economically distressed parts of the Mid South. The company was founded by William J. Bynum in 1994 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Enterprise Corp. of the Delta engages in the provision of mortgage lending, technical assistance, and consumer financing. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Gulfport, MS.

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions invests in a network of over 30 communities across the United States, taking a demand-driven and evidence-based approach to workforce development. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization partners with local organizations to improve public policies and business practices that benefit workers and employers. The National Fund supports regional funding collaboratives throughout the country, which bring together diverse partners to address workforce challenges. The American company was founded in 2007. Amanda Cage has been the CEO of the company since 2020.