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.
Read MoreMarcia 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 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 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 provides custom nail art and services. Yasmin is also part of the Grameen Promotoras program, which offers health education and access to quality care.
Read MoreBarbara noticed a gap in the market and opened a one-of-a-kind tea lounge in Memphis, TN. As a small business owner, Barbara has an enormous impact on her local community.
Read MoreCarmen owns a spa business in Jackson Heights, NY. For the past five years, Carmen has used Grameen America loan capital to buy the latest beauty products and new spa equipment to meet her clients’ needs.
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