Client: Cheryl Hampton Client location: Marianna, AR CDFI: Southern Bancorp CDFI service area: Arkansas; Mississippi CDFI services provided: Technical assistance Learn how Southern Bancorp finances
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Atlanta Transportation Business Gets Back Into Gear with CDFI Resources
Atlanta, GA
Client: Amia Guild, owner of Takes a Village Transportation Client location: Atlanta, GA CDFI: Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) CDFI service area: Georgia CDFI services provided: Financing and
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Native Entrepreneur Opens Gift Shop with CDFI Support After Pandemic Halts Tourism Business
Lewiston, ID
Client: Stacia Morfin, owner of Nez Perce Tourism Client location: Lewiston, ID CDFI: Nimiipuu Fund CDFI service area: Idaho, Oregon, Washington CDFI services provided: Financing and technical
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2020 Native CDFI Awardees Offer Economic Stability in Alaska and South Dakota
Anchorage, AK
On November 9 during the annual OFN Conference, the 2020 Native CDFI Awards honored two Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs)—Cook Inlet Lending Center (CILC) in
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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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Birmingham Event Planner Grows Startup Business with Help from CDFI Training Program
Birmingham, AL
Client – Tysh Billingsley, Finale Client location – Birmingham, Alabama CDFI – TruFund Financial Services CDFI services provided – Business coaching; loan preparedness CDFI service area
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Millennial Becomes First Time Homeowner and Landlord with Support from Connecticut CDFI
Stamford, CT
At 23 with no renting experience, Rebecka never thought home ownership was possible for her. Nevertheless, she took a leap of faith to see what
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2019 SBA South Dakota Small Business Woman of the Year Expands Boutique with CDFI Financing
Aberdeen, SD
With encouragement from family and friends, Samantha Miller started a women’s lifestyle boutique in 2014 offering clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, accessories, and unique gifts. Launching
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Vegan Entrepreneur Brings Healthy Food Choices to Northern California with CDFI Support
Vallejo, CA
GW Chew is on a mission to get people to embrace a plant-based diet. Something Better Foods LLC was born out of GW’s vision to promote healthier
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