In Her Own Words
Learn more about our small business grant recipients.
In Her Own Words: Grants keep Rosanne SanChez cooking
Biz Women, Sept. 30, 2021
“Receiving the Valley Rising grant from TMC Community Capital was a real confidence builder. With the extra money, we were able to bring back some of our employees who were just waiting to get the word.”
In Her Own Words: TMC Community Capital helps Dream ChaseHer Founder Jennifer Hammock live up to its name
Biz Women, Nov. 16th, 2020
“I started Dream ChaseHer because I wanted to fill the gap in resources and support for aspiring Black women entrepreneurs while helping them turn their ideas into profitable businesses.”
In Her Own Words: Joyce Sloss’ consultancy was based on airports until Covid-19 took flight
Biz Women, Oct. 30th, 2020
"Knowing when to pivot in your career or with your company is critical. It takes courage. After a long career working for the City of Los Angles, I look the risk to start my own consulting firm.”
In Her Own Words: After closing for 5 months, Karla’s Coffee Kart is open for business
Biz Women, Oct. 19th, 2020
“Being a great recipient means so much to me and my business. It was the blessing I'd been waiting for some time now, and TMC Community Capital made it come true. It was the support and encouragement we needed to continue in this stressful and discouraging time.”
In Her Own Words: Oakland florist Ariana Marbley uses a local grant to grow her business
Biz Women, Oct. 5th, 2020
"Inspired by my grandfather’s love of gardening, I decided to open my florist shop, Esscents of Flowers, in Oakland, California in 2016. I am a proud East Oakland native and I am proud to own a business in a community that is rich in culture and political awareness.”