Bertha 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.
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Specializing in eyelash services for years, Tatiane opened her own lash studio in Newark, NJ with support from Grameen America.
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Melida 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.
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Maria’s passion for cooking started at her family’s restaurant in Ecuador when she was growing up. Her family’s business is now the inspiration for Maria’s restaurant in Jackson Heights, NY, where she serves recipes passed down from her parents. Fifteen years ago, Maria joined Grameen America with a first-time loan of $1,500, and has since received more than 20 loans to support her growing business.
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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.
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Margarita 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.
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Mary 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.
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Traneka 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.
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Roselani 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.
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