Main Street Microfinance

Raise a Pint, Brew a Dream

lyothers — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:53:44 +0000

Carlene O’Garro grew up in an inner city Boston neighborhood. After college, Carlene opted for an office job while she found her true path, but remained frustrated that she wasn’t building anything for herself that would ultimately “be hers.” Listening … Continue reading →

Accion Loves Boston – Thank you

Aeriel Emig — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:20:10 +0000

Boston has received an overwhelming amount of support this past week. On behalf of the staff here in Boston, we want to say thank you to all Accion chapters across the globe. Continue reading →

Jessie and David Announced Finalists of Social Innovation Forum

Aeriel Emig — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:14:52 +0000

Accion clients Jessie Banhazl, founder of Green City Growers, and David Warner, owner of City Feed and Supply, were nominated as two of the four Impact Entrepreneur finalists for Root Cause’s 2013 Social Innovation Forum Showcase. Jessie and David have … Continue reading →

Congrats to the Graduates of the 10,000 Small Businesses Program

lyothers — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:49:23 +0000

“Conviction. Optimism. Passion for results. Innovation: Words that describe the entrepreneurial spirit—and the 18 women who graduated Monday night in New York from the 10,000 Small Businesses program, sponsored by Goldman Sachs and the Tory Burch Foundation. One of the … Continue reading →

Announcing our 2013 Accion Client Ambassadors!

Katherine Lynch — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:39:08 +0000

Last year, we launched Accion’s Client Ambassador Program as a way to provide exciting, growth-oriented opportunities to Accion clients. Throughout 2012, we provided these clients with priority access to special events and media and business development opportunities. On Thursday, we … Continue reading →

Celebrating Being a Woman with Pat—Happy Women’s History Month

Natalie Suero — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:08:43 +0000

Working as a Loan Operations Associate at Accion, I often have the opportunity to work with many women entrepreneurs who inspire me. One of these women is Pat, a celebrity hairstylist and image consultant. Pat moved to New York in … Continue reading →

In True NYC Spirit, DeRobertis’ Stands Strong Despite Sandy

Will Lanier — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:47:57 +0000

Growing up in NYC, I spent a lot of time in the East Village. I went there to eat Indian food, see the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and pass the time with my friends. It was there that I bought … Continue reading →

Rebuilding Coney Island After Sandy

Isaac Roldan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:00:12 +0000

When I think of Coney Island, I immediately picture the Cyclone, the Wonder Wheel and the Boardwalk. However, there are so many special business owners that add to the unique culture of this area. Every weekend night in summer, the … Continue reading →

Vote to create jobs across the country.

Elizabeth Haffa — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:16:20 +0000

As a student about to graduate and enter “the real world” in a couple months, the question I most dread hearing is, “So what are you going to do after graduation?” I’m sure you can relate, especially considering the tough … Continue reading →

Accion’s work in the United States

lyothers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Since 1991, we’re proud to say we’ve made over 20,000 loans across the country so individuals like Helen Saavendra, who offers free mobile ultrasounds in New York, can continue to do what they love. We’re proud to be joined by … Continue reading →