Simmi, Business Development

Simmi, Business Development

Simmi came to the United States from India when she was 21 years old, with neither knowledge of English nor any familiarity with the American way of life. Over time, she started to notice that people took interest in her traditional handmade outfits from her native land, so she started selling her outfits from her home and outside her church.

Confident that her hobby could grow into a business, Simmi came to MEDA to take part in its Business Development. MEDA provided Simmi with a $1,500 startup grant and a space to lease at El Mercadito, the business incubator at Plaza Adelante, where she learned how to best sell her wares.