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Margarita is a longtime Grameen America member and New York restaurant owner who started with a first-time loan of $2,500 and has gradually increased her loan size to $15,250. Since 2016, Grameen America has invested over $100,000 in affordable loan capital to support Margarita’s business. Margarita is now saving to open a second restaurant location. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efH-Fq_X

#WomenAreLimitless: Every day, the women entrepreneurs in our program provide for their families, create jobs in their communities, and drive economic growth. Join our movement: https://lnkd.in/eJ7CRtQu

#Hiring: We're looking for a Technical Director to join the #engineering team, which supports the entire organization with digital solutions and tools. The person in this role will be responsible for managing, delivering, and maintaining high-quality cross-platform technical projects and will work in collaboration with internal teams as well as external partner and vendor teams. Learn more and apply here:

We are proud to announce that we have been selected to be featured in the inaugural The Giving List Women Book, which tells the stories of organizations investing in women and girls. Read the digital version here: https://lnkd.in/eEV3kkiT

#JoinUs: We're #hiring a Treasury Director to help Grameen America manage its liquidity, raise the debt capital to fund its ambitious 5-year growth plan, and manage lender and investor relationships. This role will be responsible for building out a dedicated treasury function and team with increasingly sophisticated capabilities. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in treasury and/or banking roles, managing investments, overseeing liquidity management processes, and arranging bank credit facilities. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6MUrUVU

We are excited to announce the opening of our new branch in Phoenix with catalytic support from the Wells Fargo Foundation. "Our goal was to create transformative change for the Phoenix small business community by expanding Grameen’s reach. Small business owners are essential to creating local jobs and thriving communities. This grant is part of our overall focus on supporting small business growth nationwide and reaching a wide variety of entrepreneurs who need capital to grow, and ultimately, strengthening the small business sector for the long term.” - Darlene Goins, Head of Philanthropy and Community Impact and President, Wells Fargo Foundation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejsx3ZCi

This #MothersDay, meet Marcia, who was inspired by her daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit to start a full-time business in Atlanta, GA. "When she was five years old, she showed interest in becoming a business entrepreneur. I supported her dreams, and she told me I should teach other children so they can learn about entrepreneurship in the same way as adults. There is a clear need for these services in the community.” Read Marcia's full story: