You Belong Here

In communities all across the country, property ownership is becoming concentrated in fewer and fewer hands, driving up rents and destabilizing local economies. The founders of MCIC were inspired by the belief that properties should be owned by the community members who depend upon them as places to live, work, and play. Our business model builds social and economic capital to preserve and promote Moscow’s rural college town atmosphere, “Heart of the Arts” identity, and its diverse community of local business owners and residents.

The Moscow Community Investment Cooperative (MCIC) is a for-profit real estate investment group that allows local residents to pool their resources to collectively buy, restore, and manage properties in Moscow. MCIC emerged from an interest in providing a way for residents to work together democratically to create spaces that sustain the values and assets that make our community welcoming and inclusive. A group of Moscow community champions began meeting in the summer of 2024 to create our grassroots approach to community development.

Mission Statement

MCIC empowers its owners and investors to purchase, improve, and manage properties to realize our shared vision for a socially and culturally vibrant and welcoming community where all can thrive.

Vision and Values

Our participants are united in a foundational set of values that guide how we work together to realize a shared vision for our community:

1. We embrace collaboration and follow the cooperative values and principles to meet our common needs and aspirations.
2. We invest in spaces that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive.
3. We value Moscow’s rural college town atmosphere and “Heart of the Arts” identity.
4. We celebrate diverse forms of expression from many cultures and traditions.
5. We are committed to social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
6. We support a diverse community of local business owners and residents.
7. We promote a culture of belonging where differences are respected and valued.

Equity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Accessibility

MCIC is committed to equitable opportunities for participation in all aspects of our community’s social and economic life. We foster a culture of belonging and dignity regardless of differences. We encourage all individuals to bring their authentic selves to the table and strive to create welcoming and accepting spaces for all interactions within and beyond the cooperative.

We aspire to cultivate an accessible and inclusive community in which everyone, regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion, is and feels welcomed, respected, supported, heard, and valued.  Our owners -investors strive to promote equal opportunities, processes, and outcomes for business ownership in our community through our investment decisions.