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Ms. Gutierrez’s was previously employed in a garment’s business before starting her own business of making rags. She started the business with only 1 sewing machine. Wanting to expand her business, she eventually learned how to make school and office uniforms, and now, she already has 52 sewing machines and hires 28 workers composed of out-of-school youth and plain housewives. She still continues to sell rags to help her community. She borrowed from NPFC to purchase raw materials and meet her increasing orders.