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Jennifer Eason, owner of Jennifer’s Edibles, poses in front of a store menu. The restaurant, 1623 Simpson St., received both a microloan and business services through LEND.

Microfinance group launches program to help low-income, minority-owned businesses

September 20, 2017

Best Latin Food: Tomate Fresh Kitchen

February 24, 2016

Tomate Fresh Kitchen, located at 914 Noyes St., received a $10,000 loan from LEND to buy new refrigerators and expand work space. Owner Tania Ruiz is hopeful the additions will help her better serve Northwestern students.

LEND gives second-largest loan in history to Tomate Fresh Kitchen

November 22, 2015

Brigitte Giles, owner of Ebony Barber Shop, cuts the cake to celebrate the Central Evanston Business Association Open House. Giles, also the president of CEBA, said she believes the organization will help develop central Evanston.

Local organization provides voice for community, business owners in central Evanston

November 24, 2014

LEND partners with Evanston bank to expand grants

Tyler Pager, Assistant Campus Editor

May 13, 2014

Northwestern student-run nonprofit Lending for Evanston and Northwestern Development has partnered with Evanston's First Bank & Trust to expand the organization's loaning capacity. As part of the partnership, the bank has invested $10,000...

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