client testimonials
LISC Chicago honors Debra Lewis
LISC is thrilled to be part of the U.S. Small Business Administration Community Navigators Pilot Program and deepen our work with partners like New Covenant Community Dev. Corp in North Lawndale.
New Covenant works with entrepreneurs like Debra Lewis, owner of Bringing the Children Home Daycare. In just a few months of work with her business coach, Ms. Lewis secured two small grants, opened a business bank account, and reached full enrollment by amping up her online presence.
Del-Kar Pharmacy Inc.
For nearly 60 years, Del-Kar Pharmacy Inc, a small drugstore, has survived by building deep roots in the community, selling medicine, food and other essentials in a neighborhood largely ignored by the large drugstore and grocery chains. Legacy owner Edwin Muldrow isn’t quitting... quite the opposite - he's expanding!
Soulé Soul Food Restaurant
Meet Bridgette Flagg of Soulé Chicago. Bridgette is a North Lawndale native and business owner with experience in tax preparation, cosmetology, and hospitality. She is also one of our three 2021 "Game Changer Award" recipients. Her partnership with New Covenant and a strategic shift in operations helped her restaurant business not just survive, but thrive during the pandemic. NOW Bridgette stands ready to open a new location in North Lawndale in 2022.
Vision Starter Studios
Meet Lavern Herron Founder of Black Wallstreet on Roosevelt. Lavern is a serial entrepreneur hailing from Chicago's Westside. She is also one of our three 2021 "Game Changer Award" recipients. Her partnership with New Covenant led to an expansion of her summer pop-up series, increased the reach of her youth entrepreneurs program, and is assisting in the launch of her latest venture - Vision Starter Studios.
NCCDC Business Coaching
Kiela Smith-Upton shares her perspective on NCCDC's Business Financial Dashboard Course. This 8-weeks course walks you through the foundations of Balance Sheets, P & L Statements, Cash Flow, Statements and more.
Tidy Up Experts Testimonial
James & Jasney of Tidy Up Experts LLC talk about their business and their NCCDC experience in this :30 second spot that ran during our 2021 Game Changers Gala.
Principle Barbers
Bobby owner of Principle Barbers talks about his background, community, business, and NCCDC experience in this :60 spot that ran during our 2021 Game Changers Gala.