Services
Investing in Tomorrow, Impacting Today
At Black Harbor Investments, fostering the development of enduring communities through informed investments is our mission. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with local entities, conducts public interviews, and administers surveys to gain a deep understanding of each community’s unique needs. Using this insight, we craft strategic investment plans aimed at achieving tangible progress and sustainable growth. Whether addressing historical, social, or urban planning challenges, we’re committed to creating lasting, positive change. Trust us to be your partner in transforming community aspirations into reality.
Economic Development
We seize upon the transition to a circular economy as a catalyst for economic development and job creation within the community. Our commitment extends to supporting the expansion of circular economy enterprises, encompassing sectors such as green manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly services. Additionally, we offer comprehensive support, including training, technical assistance, and financial resources, empowering local entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive within the circular economy ecosystem.
Circular Networks
We facilitate the creation of local networks and partnerships, fostering collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents to exchange resources, materials, and expertise. Our aim is to encourage the development of circular business models, promoting activities like product repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing within the community.
Commuity Engagement
Initiating dialogue with community leaders, stakeholders, and residents to elevate awareness surrounding the concept of a circular economy and its advantages. Through the facilitation of workshops, seminars, and educational sessions, we endeavor to ensure comprehensive comprehension among all participants regarding the principles and potential transformative effects associated with transitioning to a circular economy model.
Resource Mapping & Recycling
We initiate a thorough evaluation of the community’s existing resource flows, waste generation patterns, and recycling infrastructure. This assessment enables us to pinpoint vital resources that can be repurposed, recycled, or shared within the community, thereby fostering waste reduction and promoting resource efficiency. Subsequently, we implement targeted initiatives aimed at minimizing waste generation and encouraging recycling practices at the community level.
People
Unparalleled expertise at your service
Keon Modeste
With over 7 years of dedicated experience in impact investing, Keon is passionate about driving positive change through strategic and purposeful investments. His journey in the field has equipped him with invaluable insights and expertise in leveraging financial resources for sustainable development and community empowerment. From funding innovative social enterprises to promoting environmental sustainability, Keon is committed to making a tangible difference in the world.
Brianna Lackwood
With over 5 years of experience, Brianna has developed a profound commitment to DEI, creating positive impact, and fostering community preservation within the many spaces that have become part of her story. Her commitment stems from a deep-seated belief in the importance of cultural preservation and equitable access to resources for those who have been historically denied. Through her work, Brianna hopes to continue the commitments of the black feminist scholars who have inspired her beliefs, one of which is to foster community care as a form of resilience and sustainability.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Empowering Sustainable Futures Through Impact Investments
In a world grappling with environmental challenges and economic disparities, Black Harbor Investments is committed to fostering sustainable development and creating lasting economic growth in communities that need it the most.
Housing Crisis
America Needs a New Approach on Affordable Housing. History Offers a Guide (March 2024)
The U.S. has a housing crisis — one only growing more serious with each day. In the District of Columbia, a recent report by the Urban Institute found that 12% of the city’s population of more than 82,000 residents does not have stable housing. The majority of D.C. residents navigating housing insecurity are people of color, a reality reflected across the country.
Food Security
Hunger in America (August 2021)
The prevalence of food insecurity increased in 2022 compared with 2021. In 2022, 12.8 percent of U.S. households were food insecure at least some time during the year, meaning they had difficulty providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources.
Research
Let us be the change we want to see in the world
Financial Education
Financial Literacy and Retirement Planning in the United States
This paper examines the relationship between financial literacy and retirement planning, with a focus on disparities across different demographic groups. It emphasizes the need for targeted financial education to address these gaps.
Housing Inequality
Working Paper on Housing Inequality
This paper discusses the trends in housing price and rent inequality, highlighting how housing inequality mirrors income inequality across different regions and time periods in the US. The study examines factors like location value and urban development impacts on housing disparities (NBER).
Food Security
Food Insecurity, Neighborhood Food Environment
Food insecurity and the lack of access to affordable, nutritious food are associated with poor dietary quality and an increased risk of diet-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Those of lower socioeconomic status and racial and ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of food insecurity, are more likely to live in under-resourced food environments, and continue to bear the greatest burden of diet-related chronic diseases in the United States.