Client: Javier Sandes, owner of Javi’s Cooking Client location: Oakland, CA CDFI: Pacific Community Ventures CDFI service area: California CDFI services provided: $100,000 loan and
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Syrian Restaurateur Launches Business in Phoenix Through CDFI Refugee Program
Phoenix, AZ
Client – Rodain’s Syrian Kitchen Client location – Phoenix, Arizona CDFI – International Rescue Committee’s Center for Economic Opportunity CDFI services provided – Credit building
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Bolivian Entrepreneur Brings Latin American Cuisine to Maine with CDFI Support
Portland, ME
Client – Adrian Espinoza Garcia, Empanada Club Client location – Portland, Maine CDFI – Coastal Enterprises, Inc. CDFI services provided – Business coaching; small equipment loan
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Former Olympic Hopeful Opens Fitness Center with Support from Minneapolis CDFI
Robbinsdale, MN
September 22, 2019 Born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Stephen Menya immigrated to the United States in 1993 with aspirations to train for and represent his home country in
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Integrative Care Business Expands in Nashville with CDFI’s Support
Nashville, TN
September 3, 2019 Janice Cathey immigrated to America from Vietnam at a young age. Empowered by her heritage as the great-granddaughter of a Chinese medicine man, Janice launched her
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Pennsylvania Transportation Enterprise Serves Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Harrisburg, PA
July 26, 2019 A Kenyan immigrant, Elijah Omara Riechi came to the United States to pursue a college education. After completing his degree, Omara worked at a
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Borrower Success Story: Lucky Nails Salon
San Francisco, CA
You could say that every week is Small Business Week at Opportunity Fund. Every day, we work with inspiring entrepreneurs who have worked hard to
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Taekwondo School Gets Kick Start from CDFI Loans
Parker, CO
Two entrepreneurs with the dream to educate and mentor through martial arts and the CDFI that believed in them
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New Hampshire Small Biz Owner Survives Business Set Backs, Builds Thriving New Business
Manchester, NH
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Helps Small Business Owner Save—and Grow—Asian Supermarket
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