Supporting Amarillo, Texas
In Amarillo and its surrounding West Texas communities, Communities Unlimited (CU) stands as a beacon of support and engagement.With a presence spanning lending, community sustainability, community infrastructure,…
Limited Access No More
Kiowa is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 731. Located in the southeastern part of the state, the Kiowa Public Works Authority serves about 350 water customers and 294 sewer customers. The…
Helping Youth Thrive
The question Tennessee Entrepreneur Pamela Ware is most frequently asked: how do you do what you do? “I knew at age 14 that death and I would have a special relationship,” Ware said. “I’m not afraid of death. I never have…
Vision Come To Life
Mississippi Entrepreneur Mildred Smith dedicated her career to serving as both a social worker and an adjunct professor at East Mississippi Community College until her retirement in 2022. Smith, whose family has held the…
Next Level Mom And Business Person
As a mom since she was 18, Texas Entrepreneur Ericka Bennett loved making her home cozy for her family. As her kids got older, Bennett started doing do-it-yourself projects at home. She found she was good at interior design…
Filling A Gap For Big Rigs
Scott Anthony has immersed himself in the automotive mechanic industry since the age of 20, acquiring knowledge through hands-on experience and on-the-job training. Anthony achieved mastery in automotive repair, obtaining…
Private Well Peace Of Mind
Groundwater quality in Tennessee varies widely across the state. While the western region is known for its reliable water sources, the geological composition in the middle and eastern parts of Tennessee creates differences…
Rural Communities Score Big
It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. That was the case for Communities Unlimited (CU) and the Community Sustainability Team in March 2024. Office manager Calise Smith was seeking to donate nine…
Louisiana Entrepreneur Expands Business
** This story is a follow-up to our story from April 2023 “New Salon A Natural Extension For Owner” ** In 2023, Louisiana Entrepreneur Justine McCall embarked on a life-changing journey. Following the opening of…
Passion Leads To Progress
Wright City, Oklahoma, once a thriving timber industry hub, faced economic distress following the closure of its primary employer in 2009. The loss of jobs and income strained the town’s finances, hindering efforts to…
Mississippi Entrepreneur Reaps Millions
After almost 50 years devoted to the coatings industry, Mississippi entrepreneur Earl Washington proactively initiated succession planning in 2023 for his business, U.S. Coating Specialties & Supplies. Washington, the…
Arkansas Entrepreneur’s Journey To Success
At 17 years old, John Peyton Schmidt decided to drop out of Fayetteville (Ark.) High School. During that period, he grappled with drug involvement, faced instability within his family, and struggled with substance…
Revitalizing Rural Water
Down in southeast Oklahoma lies the quaint community of Big Cedar. Nestled amidst the picturesque Ouachita Mountains, this small community in southern LeFlore County harbors the remarkable tale of resilient Rural Water…
Supporting Amarillo, Texas
In Amarillo and its surrounding West Texas communities, Communities Unlimited (CU) stands as a beacon of support and engagement.With a presence spanning lending, community sustainability, community infrastructure,…
Limited Access No More
Kiowa is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 731. Located in the southeastern part of the state, the Kiowa Public Works Authority serves about 350 water customers and 294 sewer customers. The…
Helping Youth Thrive
The question Tennessee Entrepreneur Pamela Ware is most frequently asked: how do you do what you do? “I knew at age 14 that death and I would have a special relationship,” Ware said. “I’m not afraid of death. I never have…
Vision Come To Life
Mississippi Entrepreneur Mildred Smith dedicated her career to serving as both a social worker and an adjunct professor at East Mississippi Community College until her retirement in 2022. Smith, whose family has held the…
Next Level Mom And Business Person
As a mom since she was 18, Texas Entrepreneur Ericka Bennett loved making her home cozy for her family. As her kids got older, Bennett started doing do-it-yourself projects at home. She found she was good at interior design…
Filling A Gap For Big Rigs
Scott Anthony has immersed himself in the automotive mechanic industry since the age of 20, acquiring knowledge through hands-on experience and on-the-job training. Anthony achieved mastery in automotive repair, obtaining…
Private Well Peace Of Mind
Groundwater quality in Tennessee varies widely across the state. While the western region is known for its reliable water sources, the geological composition in the middle and eastern parts of Tennessee creates differences…
Rural Communities Score Big
It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. That was the case for Communities Unlimited (CU) and the Community Sustainability Team in March 2024. Office manager Calise Smith was seeking to donate nine…
Louisiana Entrepreneur Expands Business
** This story is a follow-up to our story from April 2023 “New Salon A Natural Extension For Owner” ** In 2023, Louisiana Entrepreneur Justine McCall embarked on a life-changing journey. Following the opening of…
Passion Leads To Progress
Wright City, Oklahoma, once a thriving timber industry hub, faced economic distress following the closure of its primary employer in 2009. The loss of jobs and income strained the town’s finances, hindering efforts to…
Mississippi Entrepreneur Reaps Millions
After almost 50 years devoted to the coatings industry, Mississippi entrepreneur Earl Washington proactively initiated succession planning in 2023 for his business, U.S. Coating Specialties & Supplies. Washington, the…
