Who We Serve

With a small business loan and business management consulting from Communities Unlimited, Amanda was able to expand her business in time for the opening of a nearby nursing school. The shop is celebrating 10 years in operation this year.

Codney needed money to purchase and renovate his hometown’s skating rink and turned it into a safe haven for the city’s youth, many of whom were at risk

CU has collaborated with the city on a recycling program and economic development funding.

Fredie and Patti Manes own From the Ground, LLC, a small farm in Hornbeck, LA

Communities Unlimited began working with Sardis, MS, because of problems with their water system and quickly realized that they could benefit from other CU services.

Debra wanted to make her farm a sustainable business for future generations.

We are excited to launch our new company and product Ooooh. After being featured in too many magazines to mention and having created an online stir, we know that Ooooh is going to be big. You may have seen us in the Dinosaurs’ Den where we were we told that we didn’t need them because we were already doing it so well ourselves, so that’s what we have continued to do. We also hope to win Startup Fictional Business of the Year this Year.

Communities Unlimited began working with the Tenkiller Utility District back in 2003. Currently, CU is assisting on the Letter of Conditions after more than $17 million was awarded to the district to build the water system.

The city called on Communities Unlimited for an emergency loan to purchase a generator to keep city offices open during power outages from storms. Afterward, Hermitage began working with CU on community sustainability projects.

Neila had dreams of opening her own bakery. She came to Communities Unlimited and received a loan and business consultation

Consuelo was the victim of domestic violence and saw starting her own business as her way out. She is now transitioning from employee to employer.

Communities Unlimited partnered with several school systems in rural Texas to install safe water taps.

Shelly Evans opened Honey Hush boutique in Bogata, TX, and experienced growth and expansion of her store.

Tony and Renae own Backyard Products in Nesbit, MS. They offer landscape products, outdoor buildings and propane.

Ralston’s water system also served the nearby Pawnee Rural Water District. Pressure problems led to non-compliance issues with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which put the town under a consent order.

After years of working in Hollywood as a professional makeup artist, Sheila Guerro returned home to Memphis with the intent of starting her own makeup line.

A rate study was conducted to ensure that the water system was able to meet all of their financial obligations.

Angela H. Brown has spent more than 35 years as a cosmetologist. After watching friends lose self-confidence due to hair loss, Angela created her own hair-care line, D’Serv.

The Tylers run a family farm called Rose Creek Farms in Selmer, TN, that services several restaurants with fresh produce at wholesale costs.