By: Hiwot Teshome Mamo I was born in Ethiopia and attended high school in the Kingdom of Swaziland, a very small country located in Southern Africa. For those who have not traveled to… Continue reading
By: Megan Wiseman The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago recently hosted a conference on Microbusiness Development with various stakeholders from across the sector. In this blog I’ll talk about my “aha’s” and key… Continue reading
There are few bonds stronger than the one between a father and daughter. No exception is made when it comes to father-daughter duos in small business. Accion Chicago has had the privilege to… Continue reading
“Did the banks that declined your loan application give you a reason why?” That was the first follow-up question Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked of Zuli Turner, owner of Flecks Coffee after she… Continue reading
When Carlos Villegas decided to open a driving school he named it after the brightest star. His goal was that Nova Driving School would be the best in Chicago. The family’s move to… Continue reading
