Coastal Communities Consulting Inc.

“The board of directors reviews form 990 before filed.”

“The policy includes procedures to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and address the issue at the time the potential conflict of interest arises. This process and steps taken are documented in the board minutes.”

“The board reviews and approves any executive compensation as part of the annual budget process. The executive director is not involved with setting their own compensation.”

“The board reviews and approves any compensation as part of the annual budget process.”

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“Coastal communities consulting, inc. (ccc) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving southeast louisianas coastal entreprenuers and their families through technical assistance, economic development, social support services, and continued disaster assistance. Our mission is to secure coastal communities resilience by developing transitional mechanisms to support businesses and families on the front lines of ecological, climate, and policy change. By emphasizing equity and economic stability, we give coastal entrepreneurs the tools to foster and sustain resilience both on land and at sea. Sch l, part ii - loan to interested personthe commercial shrimping industry in louisiana is in crisis due to two years of inconsistent fishing, due to covid restrictions and challenges, followed by the increase in the price of diesel fuel and the rising cost of supplies caused by supply chain factors, the war, and the effects of hurricanes laura and ida. At risk has been the financial security of local fishers and their families in louisiana. Louisianas shrimpers are made up of small family businesses, many based in rural, low-income areas that are infrastructurally under-resourced. The crisis is continuing to impact the shrimping industry. The situation worsened in 2023 with a significant increase of cheap imported shrimp into the us market. In 2023, louisiana governor john bel edwards requested the federal government to delcare a fisheries disaster in louisiana. Coastal community consutling inc. (ccc) focuses its work on the economic and social wellbeing of fishing families. Cccs executive director and her husband own a commercial shrimping business in louisiana. Due to the shrimping crisis, she and her family are experiencing significant financial hardship. On december 14, 2022, the organizatoin loaned her $10,000 to help ease the burden. She began making payments on the loan in december 2023. The loan is interest bearing and will be repaid over 5 years. The loan was approved by the organizations board of directors.”