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Catleya Farm

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  • A loan of EUR 19,000 enables Louis to create better flower bunches and generates new jobs.

    €19,000
    Amount
    4.00%
    Interest
    24 months
    Maturity
    6 months
    Repayments
    EUR
    Currency
    Amount€19,000
    Interest4.00%
    Maturity24 months
    Repayments6 months
    CurrencyEUR
      100%
      Fully funded in 3 days on 31 October 2014.

      Summary

      Catleya Farm is a versatile flower company. Louis, the owner of the company started Catleya Farms 11 years ago. Currently the company is engaged in growing, processing, selling and distributing all types of fresh flowers. Catley Farm is located in Nescuata, in the municipality of Sesquile (near Cundinamarca in Bogóta). Luis already bought the property on which the farm is located. With Catleya Farm, Louis is generating employment for 10 women. These women are responsible for supplying the main income for their families.

      The loan will be used to improve the selection process to distinguish high and low quality flowers. Furthermore, Louis wants to improve the packaging material for the flower bunches, to create a more professional brand. With the loan, four new jobs will be created.

      Lendahand and its local partner grant this loan to Louis payable in 24 months, to reach the goals Louis is aiming for with Catleya Farm.

      Company nameCatleya Farm
      CEOLouis Ballen
      Founded2003-01-01
      LocationCundinamarca, Bogóta
      SectorAgriculture
      Turnover€365,369.34
      Employees10

      Impact

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      • With this investment 4 jobs are created
      • With this investment 16 lives are improved

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