Tag: Queens

• The Modest Promise of Microfinance

  Worldwatch | Josh Leon | Jul 15th, 2009 | Topic: Economy | Region: | Cities: | 2

  Microfinance is being touted as a cure-all for poor communities. But while it might help increase small business diversity, Josh Leon thinks it won’t significantly alter the social fabric.    (keep reading…)

• A Big Box Finally Matches the Bodega

  Jori Lewis | Jun 2nd, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: New York | 0

  Last Wednesday the discount wholesaler Costco ended its stand-off with New York City community leaders by agreeing to accept food stamps at two of its city stores.   (keep reading…)

• Grameen America and ‘gravitating towards lethargy’

  Hayley Richardson | Feb 19th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: | 1

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