Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC) is a Community Development Financial Institution and economic development organization based in London, Kentucky, founded in 1968 to stimulate job creation and investment in a 22-county region of Southeastern Kentucky. It provides financial solutions including business loans, micro-enterprise financing, equity investments, and technical assistance to underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs. KHIC’s mission is to create and retain employment through community development, responsible investment, and management training. The organization administers lending programs, supports early-stage and expanding enterprises, and offers business development resources. KHIC operates with a regional focus on rural economic growth and collaborates with federal, state, and private partners to expand access to capital.