Entrepreneurship 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.
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Ava 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.
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Alma 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.
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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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