Toan Nguyen’s C’ville Central gives small business owners a leg up


Steven Ally (right) has been doing home repair work including remodeling, additions, and painting for 13 years. He recently graduated from the Community Investment Collaborative, and said he was excited to tap into a new market through C’ville Central. Photo: Elli Williams

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