IDC helped me turn my small tailoring idea into a real business. They walked me through the business plan, helped me get a loan, and gave me a space to start. I never thought this was possible in America.
Stories
The names behind the numbers.
Statistics tell you the scale. These stories tell you what it feels like. Each one began with a single appointment.
Stories
The only numbers that matter are the names behind them.
Three stories from families we've walked alongside. There are hundreds more.
Amina H.
Small Business Owner · Fargo
The training program connected me with skills I couldn't afford on my own. Within three months, I had the confidence to apply for jobs — and start planning a business — I never would have considered before.
Mohamed K.
Entrepreneurial Training Graduate
When we first arrived, everything was overwhelming. IDC helped with documents, translating for appointments, even connecting us with food resources. They made us feel like we belonged here.
Fatuma D.
Community Member · Moorhead
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