Small Business
Meet Mama Faye: Founder, Owner, CEO of Boutique, Taaru Majeure
A Small Business Story Taaru means beauty and elegance in the native language of Wolof Sénégal . When Mama Faye first opened Taary Majeure, her mission was to uplift women with luxurious skincare and formulas suitable for all skin types and skin tones. But, when the pandemic hit, she knew her customers had different needs.…
Read MoreWishing You Happy & Healthy Holidays!
Dear Community, We wish you and your loved ones a very safe & healthy holiday season. Please note our offices will be closed between December 24th and January 3rd, 2022. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year! Happy Holidays, The Community Capital New York Team
Read MoreStepping Up to Bridge Academic Disparity: S.T.E.P. Academics, A Nonprofit Lending Story
Receiving a fulfilling and quality education is a basic necessity, yet many children fall behind because they lack essential academic services. That’s why Lauren Fofana, a former teacher & P.T.A. President made it her mission to provide Black and Brown students with weekend and after-school tutoring programs. As a Black woman living in a predominantly…
Read MorePress Release: Farshad Maltés Named as President and CEO
(Elmsford, New York) Community Capital New York, a nonprofit and innovative lender and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is proud to announce the new leadership of President and CEO, Farshad Maltés. With more than 25 years of community & economic development experience, Farshad Maltés joins Community Capital New York as the second leader to hold…
Read MoreWelcome Farshad Maltés, Our New President & CEO, To The Team!
“Community Capital New York has a wonderful, 30-year foundation in serving Westchester County and the Hudson Valley through its microlending and affordable housing efforts. We are poised for growth. I know that together with our partners, we can become even more impactful and expand our mission of wealth-building opportunities for the people in our community…
Read MoreHow Personal Credit Impacts Business: Johnah’s Journey at Stella Bella Beauty Salon
Kingston, New York // September 21, 2021 After 15 years of hard work in the salon industry, Johnah Incardona was determined to branch out and open her own salon. So, motivated by her clients’ words of encouragement and the desire to fulfill her career dreams, Johnah opened Stella Bella Beauty Salon. And this year, Stella…
Read MoreReflections from Our First Wakanda Celebration
Mount Vernon, New York // September 4, 2021 “We were honored to be included in the vibrant experience of African culture that was the Wakanda Celebration. It was a very festive day in Mount Vernon!” – Teresa Jankovic, Interim CEO Earlier this month, we had the privilege – followed by a warm and generous welcome…
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August 25, 2021 Since immigrating to the United States from Tanzania in 1987, Rose Luangisa has made it her mission to spread the beauty and richness of African culture across the country while simultaneously supporting African artisans. Rose founded Luangisa Art Gallery in Mount Vernon to showcase African cultural artifacts. And, as a way to…
Read MoreJoe Prioritizes His Employees: Homespun Foods Café, Beacon, New York
Inspired by his experience as a wine director at the upscale Mediterranean restaurant il Buco, Joe Robitaille, the new owner of Homespun Foods, was determined to open up a business that encapsulated his eight years as a sommelier in New York City. So, on the heels of the pandemic, Joe purchased Beacon’s beloved Homespun Foods…
Read MoreTrained By Jake & Breakthrough Fit Co Provide Access to Fitness for People with Disabilities
July 2021 When fitness centers across the country were forced to close once the pandemic hit, it left many personal trainers filled with uncertainty. But, for Jake Allyne, a personal trainer with seven years of expertise, it was a blessing in disguise. While Jake was used to training clients in person, his time during quarantine…
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