This episode of Econo-Mía, entirely in Spanish, showcases Ms. Eloiza Chamorro and how all the tenants living in an apartment building in Columbia Heights bettered their living conditions by organizing and learning their rights as tenants. 

Across the country, rental assistance programs have aided in the prevention of evictions. This episode of Econo-Mía features a Montgomery County resident who received rental assistance and an LEDC staff member who is on the ground helping tenants access this critical resource.

In 2020, Christie made the bold decision to put nursing school on hold and formalize her side hustle. The path to entrepreneurship was bumpy, but with support from Empowered Women International (EWI), she formalized the bakery and recently moved into a commercial kitchen.

The second episode of Econo-Mía features an interview with Renee Perkins, a Washington, DC resident who worked with LEDC's housing team to purchase her first home through the HPAP and IZ programs. 

Econo-Mía's premiere episode features an interview with Nathaniel Ru, co-founder of Sweetgreen. As a former small business client, Sweetgreen demonstrates what can happen when we invest in minority-owned businesses.

Number 1 Sons' fermented foods already have a loyal following in the DMV. But, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they were forced to adapt. Thanks to the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF), they were able to weather the storm and create a new vision for their small business.

María Guadalupe López wanted to share her Mexican culture with her community. After completing the Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS) program, María learned the entrepreneurial skills necessary to make her dream a reality. Apapacho, her store specializing in Mexican goods, opened in October 2019.