FEATURE ARTICLE:
Introduction Alfred and Leslie Romeu own Native & Uncommon Plants, a native plant nursery that focuses on cultivating pollinator-friendly, sustainable plants. The growing demand for native plants has shifted their goals from retailing to wholesale and focusing on growing more plants. Challenges in Traditional Funding Traditional funding sources proved difficult for Native & Uncommon Plants. The Foundation’s partnership with Kiva offered an ideal solution, with a no-interest loan and a simple, user-friendly application process. The Kiva Loan Experience The application process with Kiva was straightforward and…
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