“ICDC’s and Diane Ragsdale’s commitment to building lives in the South Dallas/Fair Park neighborhood goes beyond words. A lot more than tearing down blight, ICDC has provided affordable homeownership and economic development opportunities, reaching deep into the lives of community members. ICDC plays an instrumental role in revitalizing this community and the city is proud to partner with them.”
~ Mayor Mike Rawlings, April 2012
“I am honored to be a client of the ICDC Business Resource Center Incubator. The Business Resource Center has provided me with business coaching and incubator space. The training and space has become a highlight for me – it has helped me to get to the next level in my business. ICDC Business Resource Center is doing a great job and service to the community! Thank You ICDC for this opportunity.”
~Charlie Alexander, Business Owner, A’s Dental Services
“ICDC Business Resource Center was key to opening my own business, Brook & Jones Legal Services. I was able to make the move from freelance to business owner. ICDC’s Business Coaches have been invaluable. Through the BAC incubator, I was able to sign a lease agreement and secure office space I needed to make my business official. Through ICDC I have the opportunity to better my business, my family and my life.”
~ LaDrina Jones, Business Owner, Brook & Jones Legal Services
“As strange as it might sound, my Dad taught me everything I know about how to work cement. After my Dad died in 2007, I ran Lofton Cement for several years before I found ICDC’s Business Resource Center. The things I have learned from ICDC’s business coach, Coretta Turner, have turned our company around. She helped us build a website, compute my taxes, and manage my employees. As a result, we have more customers and my profit margin has increased. Since working with ICDC’s Business Resource Center, my perspective has changed. It has given me a positive outlook. Now I know I can do the job and grow my business.”
~ Ron Loftin, Business Owner, Lofton Cement
“I was very fortunate to find an organization like ICDC. ICDC worked diligently with me to help resolve my credit issues. They provided ongoing support and classes to educate me on the home buying process. I now have a safe, roomy and beautiful place for my grandchildren.
~ Shelia White, Proud Homeowner
“ICDC helped me and my family in a major way by getting us into a spacious new home. They helped me repair my credit and manage my finances. I also qualified for the $20,000 that was offered by the City of Dallas to help me with the purchase. My family and I love our new home at Pittman Place.”
~ Tasha Steele, Proud Homeowner