Grameen America, Inc.

Opportunity starts here at Grameen America. With the right financial access, mentorship, and networks, and Grameen America by their side, entrepreneurs can grow. Together, we are supporting the American dream, one small business at a time. Learn more this Giving Tuesday: https://lnkd.in/e4Jri-dG

#SmallBusinessSaturday spotlight: Bertha’s bakery is building a multi-generational legacy in Los Angeles, CA. Bertha and her husband started their business from their home, working side-by-side to open a bakery in the community. Now, Bertha’s youngest son is carrying on the family-run business to open more locations. Studies show that money spent at small businesses stays in the local community. Supporting small businesses can even produce more economic activity because business owners are more likely to reinvest into their communities through jobs, services, and engagement. At Grameen America, we help entrepreneurs, like Bertha, and their families, reach their dreams and build businesses that create ripple effects across entire communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU6JDmUJ

We’re grateful for the entrepreneurs, like Yisney, and small businesses that make up our communities. This Thanksgiving, join us in supporting local business owners and their dreams.

Earlier this month, we celebrated Grameen America’s expansion and growing impact in Los Angeles, made possible by our incredible LA partners and supporters.   Since launching in Boyle Heights in 2012, we’ve expanded into Pico Union, Long Beach, and the San Fernando Valley. Together, we’ve supported 26,000 entrepreneurs with $630 million in loan capital, and over the next three years, we aim to disburse $1 billion in capital, helping families across the community build lasting economic prosperity.   We look forward to continuing to support small business owners driving growth in their communities.

"Grameen America is a resource that’s always there when you need it—even through the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur." Read Jay Marie’s full story: https://lnkd.in/eTDT4Qyg

To build a community of like-minded creatives, Jay Marie runs a membership-based creative studio in Jersey City, NJ. Since 2021, Jay Marie has received $30,000 in loan capital from Grameen America to expand her successful business. Watch Jay Marie’s small business story this #NationalEntrepreneursDay:

At Grameen America, a first-time microloan can make a big impact and transform a small business. It could mean the difference between selling from a food cart to opening a storefront, expanding to another location, or buying new equipment to increase production capacity. This #NationalPhilanthropyDay, see how you can multiply your impact for years to come. Give today: https://lnkd.in/grR2Njt

Truist is pleased to have served as Left Lead Arranger and Joint Bookrunner on $125,000,000 in senior credit facilities for Grameen America, Inc. Founded in 2008, Grameen is a 501(c)(3) non‐profit microfinance organization, dedicated to empowering small business owners in low-income communities. The organization provides microloans, financial education, credit development support, and savings opportunities to help small business owners start or grow businesses and achieve financial stability. Grameen America focuses on putting capital directly in the hands of women entrepreneurs to gain stability for their families, create jobs, and contribute to stronger, more resilient communities. Jason Cagle Coulter Warlick Rob Garofalo

We are proud to support Grameen America, Inc. with a $15 million loan to help them disburse over 12,000 loans to low-income small business owners, empowering them to build businesses and achieve financial mobility. Learn more about CDFIs impact on our communities. ➡️ http://spr.ly/60447Gx3e