Adrian Franco

New York Business Development Corp. provides loans to small businesses. The company is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corp. is a non-profit organization that aims to revitalize economically deprived communities through the use of public funds and tax incentives. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Grameen America, Inc. is a non-profit microfinance organization that helps women living in poverty to build small businesses and improve their lives. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and has expanded to 24 branches in 17 cities across the United States, including TX, NJ, IL, CA, IN, FL, and Wark. Grameen America has invested over $1.80 billion in more than 134,500 low-income women entrepreneurs since its opening in January 2008. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, the organization offers microloans, financial training, and support to transform communities and fight poverty. Andrea Jung has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of Carver Bancorp, Inc., Carver Community Development Corp. is a financial institution that offers personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, online banking, mobile banking, bill pay, and e-statements. The company is based in New York, NY and is committed to helping local businesses succeed by offering a wide range of commercial loans tailored to their specific needs. Carver Federal Savings Bank also provides foreclosure properties for sale and non-profit and faith-based lending.