In this episode of Fund Ready, host Khady Ndiaye, Development and Communications Director at Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation (GNEC), explores the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in Newark, NJ, with a focus on a unique shared workspace—=SPACE. Joined by special guest Citi Median, Founder of Equal Space, the episode unveils the mission, impact, and success stories of =SPACE in empowering multicultural business owners. =SPACE goes beyond a traditional workspace, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for startups.

Learn more about =SPACE at: https://equalspace.co/

For more details about  GNEC ‘s Technical assistance that can support you through your business journey, please visit https://www.gnec.org/technical-assistance or contact Al Alvarez, GNEC’s Program Director, to inquire!

As a Community Development Financial Institution, we approach lending differently than traditional financial institutions. We do not just examine and make decisions based on credit scores but specialize in ways to help clients who may have difficulty accessing capital from traditional means. We assist entrepreneurs in growing economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to funds. Additionally, we provide the resources and know-how to close the racial funding gap to help make our clients bankable.