JP Morgan Chase Awards Justine PETERSEN $200k Grant to Advance Minority Businesses Justine PETERSEN was pleased to recently host Erika Wright, Rich Ryffel …
Bank of Blue Valley invests in microlending at Women’s Business Center
From the Kansas City Business Journal An agreement between Overland Park-based Bank of Blue Valley and the Women’s Business Center is designed to …
The JP Update: Local Community Builders Network Members Meet with Senator Hawley’s STL District Office
Local Community Builders Network Members Meet with Senator Hawley’s STL District Office Justine PETERSEN participated in a convening of Community Builders Network of …
Charles McLean
In 2016, Mr. McLean decided to return to school to get a degree. In order to attend classes, he had to request a …
Redmond Harris
Redmond Harris has always had a passion for cooking. Twenty years ago, he first started trying to make his dreams of being an …
Stephanie Bethel
Against the post-industrial landscape of Granite City, IL, one business is seeking to provide a haven for spiritual awareness and holistic healing. As …
Douglas and Ruth Byrum
Douglas Byrum and his wife Ruth came to Justine PETERSEN in September of 2016 seeking help to save their home from foreclosure. Douglas …
Erika Ruiz
Erika Ruiz started out in corporate America, but knew that it wasn’t her true calling. She had always felt a call to service …
FHLBank Chicago Announces Capacity-Building Grant Recipients
From the FHLB Chicago On July 30, the FHLBank Chicago announced the 2019 recipients of its Community First® Capacity-Building Grant Program. Seven organizations, …
Katie Mack
Katie Mack first came to Justine PETERSEN to purchase her dream home located in South City in 2003. Not yet quite ready for …
Pamela & Jeffery Blair
Pamela and Jeffery Blair purvey stories for a living – and their story is one of them. Determined to establish a bookstore where …
Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed is all about overcoming obstacles. A U.S. military veteran with hearing and vision disabilities, Jerry received one-on-one credit building counseling from …