Going beyond bricks and mortar to create “place” and “pride” and provide quality communities to people of modest income is more than a philosophy for Community Investment Strategies. It is a day-to-day privilege. Community Investment Strategies, Inc. (CIS) has set itself apart from other developers by its unwavering commitment to the communities where they build—the residents, the municipality, the children, and businesses that must flourish in order to experience a successful venture.