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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a non-profit foundation based in New York, established in 1979, dedicated to transforming distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities across the United States. LISC provides a range of community development programs, including loans, grants, equity investments, and technical assistance aimed at housing development and organizational capacity building. The foundation also supports various initiatives focused on public policy, research, and civic engagement, enhancing the overall quality of life in communities. LISC's strategic plan, "Building Sustainable Communities," emphasizes creating environments that promote good workplaces, businesses, and family life. With operations in several states, including Washington, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, LISC collaborates with local organizations to foster economic development and job creation, ultimately working to improve community health and sustainability.

VantaCore Partners LP is a private company that supplies a variety of construction aggregates, including graded limestone, washed sand, gravel, and asphalt. Its products serve infrastructure, energy, commercial, and residential markets across several states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The company offers an extensive range of aggregates such as graded stone, rip rap, base stone, and various types of sand and gravel. Additionally, VantaCore produces asphalt mixes suitable for applications from driveways to major highways. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, VantaCore operates multiple surface and underground facilities, including a limestone quarry and asphalt operation in Tennessee, a limestone quarry in Kentucky, and a sand and gravel business in Louisiana. The company aims to expand its national presence through strategic acquisitions, providing independent quarry operators with opportunities to monetize their businesses while preserving their local identity and management.