Our team has visited Maria, a florist in Jackson Heights, NY, at various steps of her entrepreneurial journey to document her business growth. Since 2011, Grameen America has supported Maria through 27 loans, totaling $200,000 in loan capital invested in her thriving flower business.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship runs in Elizabeth’s family. Following her mother’s example as a businesswoman, Elizabeth runs her own multi-service business offering tax, accounting, and legal resources in Newark, NJ.
Read MoreAva turned her crafting hobby into a business making affordable Afro-centric products in Harlem, NY. Ava’s handmade accessories and clothing are one-of-a-kind designs made from mixed mediums.
Read MoreAlma joined Grameen America fifteen years ago with a first-time loan of $500 to support her mobile food cart in New York, NY. In 2015, Alma decided to take her business to the next level, using a larger loan size to purchase a food truck.
Read MoreAs a Dominican-American activist and founding Executive Director & CEO of The Allapattah Collaborative, Mileyka Burgos-Flores brings extensive expertise in community development and wealth-building within marginalized communities.
Read MoreBertha owns a new and used car parts shop in Houston, TX, which has grown through word of mouth in the community and prides itself on fair and affordable pricing. In 2023, Bertha joined Grameen America to support her business.
Read MoreSpecializing in eyelash services for years, Tatiane opened her own lash studio in Newark, NJ with support from Grameen America.
Read MoreMelida is a restaurant owner serving Ecuadorian food in Newark, NJ. With loan capital from Grameen America, Melida was able to invest in and open a second location in the spring of 2024.
Read MoreEast West Bank continues its collaboration with Grameen America through a $2 million grant to reach underserved business owners in Houston.
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