Marcia is a mother who was inspired by her daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit to start a full-time business in Atlanta, GA. Marcia’s organization offers after school, weekend, and summer workshops to families with children interested in becoming an entrepreneur.
Read MorePresident and CEO of Grameen America, Andrea Jung, joins Morning Joe to discuss a new initiative of investing $40B in capital in support of underserved women entrepreneurs.
Grameen America, a leading microfinance organization, has launched a campaign aimed at raising $600 million in capital over the next five years to enable the organization to significantly scale its innovative approach to addressing economic inequity over the next decade.
Read MoreMargarita is a restaurant owner in Manhattan, NY who developed a passion for cooking from her mother. Grameen America has invested over $100,000 in loan capital to support Margarita’s business since she joined the program in 2016.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce a new milestone of investing $4B in affordable loan capital directly to women entrepreneurs. This accomplishment marks the first time in our history that we’ve provided an unprecedented $1B in capital to women business owners within a single year.
Read MoreMary is the proud owner of an IT company in Atlanta, GA. Through Grameen America, Mary has found a community of fellow women-owned minority business owners.
Read MoreTraneka is an entrepreneur at heart and owns a homemade candle shop in Memphis, TN. In 2022, Traneka joined Grameen America to improve her financial mobility, grow her business, and meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
Read MoreRoselani is a third-generation Latina entrepreneur who owns a 50’s-inspired shop in Los Angeles, CA. Her parents passed down a love for design and baking that has influenced Roselani’s shop, where she sells hand-made vintage aprons and a variety of sweets.
Read MoreYasmin is the owner of a nail salon in Charlotte, NC that offers custom nail art and services. Yasmin is also part of the Grameen Promotoras program, which offers health education and access to quality care.
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