Nov 15, 2021
Kelly Ross is the founder of ECHO Collective, a nonprofit that helps refugee and immigrant women start businesses or improve existing businesses through mentorship and community development curriculum.
Q: Why was the pandemic an ideal time to start?
A: It was a prime time to start because the expectations were low.
Q: Why does this work matter in Nebraska?
A: Because we have so much untapped talent. Their talent combined with their commitment to Lincoln makes them the perfect entrepreneur, the perfect person to help Lincoln grow and help us all grow as a community.”
Q: What success has come from starting?
A: When you invest in a woman, she takes that investment and she multiplies it. She just infuses it out in the community.
Learn more about ECHO Collective: www.therefinerylnk.com
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bH2K2EN3MQk