In the heart of Atlanta, GA, Khadijah runs a salon business that puts her neighborhood and community first. For Khadijah, entrepreneurship has always been about more than her passion for hair—it’s been a way to express her creativity, channel her inner work ethic, and beautify her community.
Read MoreOur 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 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 MoreMaria’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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