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BCNA CLIENTS BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN DREAM

Abdoulaye Ndiaye is a refugee from Mauritania who believes in the American Dream. He used his savings and matching funds from BCNA's IDA Program to start a small retail business. Then Abdoulaye, who is constantly thinking of different ways to grow his business, used a loan from BCNA to move to a better and larger location.

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BCNA CLIENTS GET RECERTIFIED

Dr. Leonid Ishakov, a refugee from the Former Soviet Union, came to the US so that he could provide a better life for his wife and three children. His family enrolled in our IDA Savings Program and used their savings and the matching funds to get Leonid recertified as a doctor. In 2010, he combined his savings with a microloan from BCNA and opened Ocean Medical P.C., a pediatric clinic in Brooklyn.

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BCNA CLIENTS CREATE MARKETS

Kathy Malone is the creator of an on-line site called Brooklyn Indie Market. Her site, which provides a platform for Brooklyn artisans and designers to sell their unique products, was selected by our Techquity Award Program, which is made possible through funding from Ebay. Kathy, who is also the creator of a line of handmade apparel called Fofolle, now serves on our Advisory Committee.

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BCNA CLIENTS ARE ARTISANS

Freddy Borghes creates unique works of art in the form of installations, murals, and sculptures. BCNA's eCommerce workshops, as well as a grant from our Ebay Foundation-funded Techquity Award Program, enabled Freddy to operate his business in a much more cost effective manner.

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BCNA CLIENTS PREVENT BAD HAIR DAYS

Natalia Gotesman has over twenty years of experience in helping her clients look their best. However it was only recently that she was able to complete her dream by opening her own beauty salon in her neighborhood in Brooklyn. Now she can use her expertise to provide the quality services she feels that the women in her community deserve. BCNA staff helped Natalia with marketing advice and a loan for equipment.

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BCNA Clients Take Care of Their Community

Hui Ping Liu, owner of LH Human Resources Inc., a home health care agency, is dedicated to providing home care to the elderly, disabled, and individuals recovering from illness or surgery, in the Chinese and Vietnamese communities. BCNA provided a loan of $35,000 to help start and grow this business. Ms. Liu has pre-paid the loan and is successfully managing this business which has to date created over one hundred jobs.

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BCNA CLIENTS INCREASE THEIR INCOME

A loan from BCNA enabled Valentina and German to pay off their high-interest credit card debt and provided much needed cash flow for their growing child care business. Valentina and German then used their IDA savings and matching funds to invest in new furniture and toys. Since working with BCNA, their income has increased by 40%.

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BCNA CLIENTS START BUSINESSES

Galina Zavyalova used her IDA savings and matching funds to start G & L Alteration and Repair, which provides professional and affordable alteration and repair services in Brooklyn. As a business owner and a single parent, Galina works hard but appreciates having a flexible schedule. BCNA has made several microloans to her business to help with cash flow.

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BCNA CLIENTS KNOW HOW TO ENTERTAIN

Ravindra is the owner of Parsons Ale House, a sports bar/lounge that features draft beer, specialty ales, and traditional American food, as well as an area to watch sports and enjoy other forms of entertainment. A loan from BCNA provided this business with the cash flow it needed to open its doors.

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BCNA HELPS CLIENTS CREATE ASSETS

When Yelena first came to BCNA, she had just started Smiles R' Us, a day care center. Several loans from BCNA over a ten year period - and a lot of hard work and dedication from Yelena and her partner - have enabled her to successfully expand to a second location as well as purchase the building in which her first business is located. Her entrepreneurship has created 35 jobs to date.

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BCNA CLIENTS START HEALTHY BUSINESSES

Since coming to the US, Kin Chun Tam has worked at several restaurants and grocery stores. She saved her money and was able to start Tam's Vegetables - a vegetable stand in Chinatown. Ms. Tam was selected as one of BCNA's Citi Bank-funded Woman & Co Boost Awards, which provided a cash grant to purchase a new scale and all-weather signage for her business. Ms. Tam has now expanded to a second cart and also supplies restaurants with fresh vegetables. Recently with the help of the Street Vendor's Project, we were able to help Ms. Tam decrease fines from $1,500...

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BCNA CLIENTS HELP NEW YORKERS GET AROUND!

Ibrahim Ba, a refugee from Mauritania, was shocked to discover that his credit report listed over $30,000 in debts that were not his. BCNA's staff helped him report and correct the error then enrolled him in our IDA Program. He completed a course in Basics of Money and Assets and then used $8,000 from savings and match funds to invest in a car for his business.

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What We Offer

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Microloans

Targeted small loans (microloans) to help you get started with a new business, expand an existing business, or re-finance.

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Home Ownership

Assistance getting a down payment and information about how to buy your first home or apartment.

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Savings Accounts for Refugees (IDA Program)

Savings grants that match each dollar you save with a dollar in grant money.

Latest News

“How to Use Technology to Market Your Business” Panel Highlights

On April 20, we were proud to welcome over 120 attendees to our 2012 Outstanding Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. This year's awardees were Guadalupe Galicia, winner of the Boot Strap Entrepreneur Award; Hui Ping Liu, winner of the New York Job Creator Award; and Dr. Leonid Isakov, BCNA Panel winner of the New Beginning Award. I was particularly honored that Fatima Shama, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's office of Immigrant Affairs joined us to present the awards. Rounding out the event was a panel discussion on "How to Use Technology to Market Your Business," expertly led by Chuck Roberts of Durobi LLC and Foulis Peacock of Immpreneur.com.

BCNA Honors Immigrant Entrepreneurs

We were very excited to commemorate New York's Immigrant Heritage Week this year with BCNA's first Outstanding Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards.

On Friday, April 20th, over 100 friends and clients gathered at BCNA's headquarters at 120 Broadway to recognize three inspiring immigrant entrepreneurs, as well as to hear an expert panel discuss how social media can help entrepreneurs boost their business' bottom line.

Upcoming Workshops

How to Start and Run a Small Business – Workshop Overview

MONDAY May 21, 2012, 6:00pm

BCNA and the New Americans Program from the Queens Public Library are hosting a free workshop on the fundamentals of starting a business. Participants will learn helpful tools and tips for turning a hobby or skill into a business, as well as, valuable free resources they can use to help plan their business. Topics will include the business plan process and how to obtain financing. - Event Details & Registration

How to Start and Run a Small Business – Workshop Overview

THURSDAY May 24, 2012, 6:00pm

BCNA and the New Americans Program from the Queens Public Library are hosting a free workshop on the fundamentals of starting a business. Participants will learn helpful tools and tips for turning a hobby or skill into a business, as well as, valuable free resources they can use to help plan their business. Topics will include the business plan process and how to obtain financing. - Event Details & Registration

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