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Nydia Velázquez: “Many entrepreneurs, especially those from traditionally undeserved communities, have struggled to access affordable…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
Many entrepreneurs, especially those from traditionally undeserved communities, have struggled to access affordable capital on reasonable terms.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the challenges faced by underserved entrepreneurs in accessing capital.

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