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MEDIC INTERNATIONAL AKRON

Since 2001 MEDIC has provided more than $3 million dollars in lending to our partners in developing nations in Africa and Southeast Asia reaching more than 10,000 different micro business clients, schools, cooperatives,  and small businesses. In 2010 MEDIC decided to utilize its international expertise and launch a small pilot micro business program in the Akron area.

547A small charming organic eatery known as Ms. Julie’s Kitchen was provided an expansion loan as the first in the pilot project. This business was recognized as an innovator in sustainable practices for small business.  Also a nonprofit ministry was funded through the loan fund and this too was successful and featured on the cover of the Akron Beacon Journal. Both of these businesses have successfully paid back their loans.

Small businesses with five employees or fewer make up 85 percent of all businesses in the United States. Yet, an estimated 10 million of these businesses report insufficient access to the loans they need to start or grow. This troubling trend has left too many micro entrepreneurs unable to reach their full potential, forcing some to shut their doors.

just give me a spoon Fresh peach cobbler

 

One of the best places to buy vegan

Only fresh organic produce is used ar Ms. Julie’s

 

From Ms Julies truck farm.