ASIA, Inc. Featured in National Report Highlighting Small Businesses in Low-Income AAPI Communities

In partnership with Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), ASIA, Inc. is launching its small business micro-loan program for low-income refugees. According to the Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland, the refugee population has grown by 69% between 2012 and 2016. Now is the perfect time to support and generate pathways to financial stability for these communities.

ASIA, Inc.’s micro-lending efforts are featured in a report by the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) entitled “Small Business, Big Dreams”. This report highlights key data on Asian American Pacific Islanders’ Small Business. Click here to read the entire report.

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