Louisiana

TRUIMPACT STORY | Tre’s Street Kitchen

In the face of adversity, some entrepreneurs not only survive but thrive, showcasing remarkable resilience and innovation. Kristen Smith, co-founder of Tre’s Street Kitchen, embodies this spirit as she shares the inspiring journey of her business's evolution and the pivotal role played by TruFund Fi...

TRUIMPACT STORY | Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade

In 2014, Leroy and Sherilyn Hayward embarked on a remarkable journey when they founded Leroy’s LipSmack'n Lemonade, a business born out of love and the desire to create a brighter future for their autistic son, Leroy Hayward III. Their inspirational story begins in 2012 when young Leroy was just a b...

TruImpact Story: “Through TruFund’s RAP product, I was able to make my dream of commercial real estate ownership a reality”

Brad Hitchens, owner of Salon 623 recently made his dream of owning commercial property in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana a reality.  Brad is a professional barber by trade and has been in this industry since he was 17. After years of experience, he decided to expand his entrepreneurial endeavors to c...

Alternative Source

The Business Alternative Source, Inc. (ASI) is an African American owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise construction services firm operating within an LMI neighborhood in the New Orleans Metropolitan area.  ASI has spent the last decade building a team of professionals that’s dedicated to t...

Ruffino’s Painting & Construction

The Business Rufino’s Painting and Construction is a full service construction firm that specializes in painting and drywall.  Rufino’s Painting, a certified DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), has completed hundreds of commercial projects in the metro New Orleans area, among them several high ...