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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Southern California Engineering Firm Expands with CDFI Loan
Long Beach, CA
Robin Thorne is the founder and CEO of CTI Environmental Inc., an engineering and construction consulting firm based in Long Beach, California, that focuses on
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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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Philadelphia Florist Expands Location with Support from Local CDFI
Philadelphia, PA
Specializing in floral and event design for weddings and special occasions, Philadelphia-based business Vault + Vine was founded in 2009 by Peicha Chang. This minority-
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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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Couple Uses CDFI Loan to Open Coffee Shop in South Carolina Opportunity Zone
Cayce, SC
July 19, 2019 The City of Cayce is a growing community located in a South Carolina Opportunity Zone, with State Street in Cayce’s River Arts
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Minnesota Entrepreneur Grows Childcare Business with Help of Local CDFIs
Brooklyn Park, MN
July 9, 2019 Angel Rogers is known by her family and friends as responsible, caring, and a good listener. However, Angel’s journey to entrepreneurship has
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CDFI Helps Single Mom Realize Dream of Becoming Her Own Boss
Traverse City, MI
“I can’t even imagine doing this without Northern Initiatives. They’ve given me so much more than a loan.” These are the words of Brooke Beckman,
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