When John Hickenlooper opened the Wynkoop Brewing Company in 1988, it was a loan that made it possible. But he was not loaned by the first bank he went to. â33 banks refused me,â he said. The Women‘s Bank, founded in the late 1970s to support women and others overlooked …
Read More »The Women’s Business Center of Utah Launches New Free Directory of Women-Owned Businesses in State
While Maharba Zapata was just starting to salsa in her Magna house to support her seven children, her husband suggested that Zapata name her business Salsa Queen. Zapata, 49, said she remembered thinking, “That’s the dumbest name ever.” The name stuck, however, as deals has grown, and Zapata has constantly …
Read More »Nations Lending enters New Mexico market with hiring of Cindy Levorah
Levorah has spent the past 12 years living and working in the Santa Fe area. Prior to her six years as a branch manager at Homeowners Financial Group, Levorah spent over four years at Wells Fargo as a private mortgage banker. âThe decision to join the Nations is really a …
Read More »Four useful loans for women entrepreneurs to raise funds
Every businessman at some point in time needs financing for a business. This could when starting up or at scale. If you are a female entrepreneur and in need of funds, check out a few government programs that can help. Stand Up India It is a working capital loan to …
Read More »Paul Konchesky appointed West Ham United Women’s deputy manager
West Ham United are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Konchesky as the new assistant manager of the women‘s team. The 40-year-old recently worked at Chadwell Heath in the Football Academy and will now be Olli Harder’s number two for the 2021/22 season. In a distinguished playing career, Konchesky …
Read More »The net worth you need to be financially comfortable in 2021
When it comes to achieving financial peace of mind, you might not need to be a millionaire. In fact, Americans say you only need one net worth of $ 624,000 to be considered “financially comfortable”. This is a significant drop from the net worth of $ 934,000 that Americans cited …
Read More »A kiss to women who took loans for men who then abandoned them – Akothée insists men pay bills
In a series of posts, the singer reminded women that men are supposed to be the ones paying the bills in relationships and shouldn’t be willing to switch roles. âGive a kiss to women who took out loans for men who then abandoned them and let them start from scratch. …
Read More »Grameen America Announces $ 1.3 Billion Loan Investment for 80,000 Underprivileged Black Women Entrepreneurs
Grameen America, the leading nonprofit microfinance organization providing business capital to low-income minority women in the United States, on May 13 announced plans to accelerate its commitment to racial equity through to its new initiative “ Elevating Black Women Entrepreneurs ”. The dedicated program, which will provide equity loans, financial …
Read More »Philadelphia woman unexpectedly lost her job; Repayment of $ 169,000 of debt in less than 2 years
Philadelphia-based financial services professional Shaquana Watson-Harkness has accumulated over $ 169,000 in debt. In one Instagram afterwards, she mentions that she has accumulated over $ 20,000 in debt while traveling the world. On New Years Eve 2018, Watson-Harkness resolved to stop using credit cards to finance his lifestyle. Although she …
Read More »This Week in Congress: How Polk Representatives Voted
WASHINGTON – Here’s how members of Congress in the region voted on major issues during legislative week ending May 14. HOUSING REDUCE DEBT COLLECTORS: By voting 215 for and 207 against, the House passed a bill on May 13 (HR 2547) that would prohibit abusive practices by private companies that …
Read More »New study confirms black women are more enterprising than their white counterparts
Photo: Dragon images (Shutterstock) Here at The Glow Up, we’ve been told about Black women entrepreneurial prowess for a while now– this is one of the reasons why this vertical exists. That said, the rest of the world is still catching up with the fact that black women, widely reported …
Read More »World Bank helps Croatian businesses cope with effects of COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 – The Board of Directors of the World Bank today approved a loan to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) in the amount of 200 million euros (the equivalent of 242 million dollars) for the HEAL Croatia project (Helping Enterprises Access Liquidity in Croatia). …
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The annual REALTOR® awards virtually recognize the 2020 winners The Greater Piedmont REALTORS® hosted its annual awards banquet, virtually, on Wednesday April 14 to recognize the 2020 award winners. There were 61 award recipients recognized for their contributions to their clients, the community and to the REALTOR® Association. RE / …
Read More »Dryden Senior Receives Fellowship from International Women’s Organization | Dryden
The Educational Philanthropic Organization (PEO) Foundation announced on May 5 that Dryden High School Senior Erin Joy Peck is the recipient of the Janet H. Griswold Scholarship. The $ 750 scholarship recognizes “women who demonstrate excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service, and potential for future success.” Peck was …
Read More »Alamance Chamber, partners offering loans to small businesses, associations
Small businesses and nonprofits in Alamance County can get a little extra help recovering from COVID-19 through a revolving loan fund created by the Alamance Chamber of Commerce and several partner agencies . The community recovery loan program got its start in August after the Alamance County Economic Development Foundation …
Read More »USDA Still Working Through Loan Payments For Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
Goldmon has noted in the past that farmers are reluctant to fill out a form detailing their race or ethnicity to keep on USDA records. âBefore the US bailout, the benefit of filling out this form was unclear,â Goldmon said. “And, in fact, people would say, why the hell would …
Read More »Revolving COVID loan fund remains available for businesses in the capital region
CAPITAL REGION – While the federal loan program for struggling small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic ran out of money last week, a local alternative is still available. The Capital Region Advancement Fund is only a tiny part of the federal payroll protection program – $ 8 million compared to …
Read More »Kenya: Bank launches loan product for businesswomen
Over one million women in business are expected to benefit from better access to finance, market and mentorship through Absa Bank Kenya’s new business product for women. Through the Absa She corporate account, the institution strives to lend large sums of money to businesswomen over the next five years, while …
Read More »Black farmer loan forgiveness challenged
Two different lawsuits are now challenging a USDA loan forgiveness program for farmers of color, including black farmers, contained in the COVID relief package advanced in the early days of the Biden administration and Congress-controlled Congress. democrats. While the USDA and congressional authors defend the program, lawsuits say it creates …
Read More »EcobankTanzania allocates 10% of commercial loans to women
Ecobank Tanzania Managing Director Charles Asiedu told Dar es Salaam last week that the growth of women-led, women-focused businesses has long been hampered by a range of barriers, including access funding. âWe have specially designed Ellevate to meet the needs of women entrepreneurs through the provision of complete, personalized and …
Read More »Cancellation of student loans would benefit these groups the most
fizkes | iStock | Getty Images Women Women are said to be among the biggest winners from the forgiveness of student loans. It is because around two-thirds of the country’s unpaid balance is carried by women. White female student loan borrowers owe an average of $ 31,300, compared to $ …
Read More »Comerica Bank commits $ 5 billion in small business loans and expands RISE! support program
Comerica Bank is committing $ 5 billion to small business loans over the next three years and is expanding its support program. âAs we emerge from this pandemic, more than ever, small businesses need our support,â Cassandra McKinney, executive vice president of Comerica’s Retail Bank, said in a press release. …
Read More »Good news! SBI mortgage interest rate to become cheaper; lower rate for women and YONO users
SBI home loan interest rates will now start at 6.70% for loans up to Rs. 30 lakh and 6.95 percent for loans over Rs. 30 lakh and up to Rs 75 lakh. The country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), now offers exclusive interest rates on home loans starting …
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