Khadijat Animashaun is the President and founder of Maximum Clean Canada Inc.  a service providing hassle-free cleaning for the retail, commercial and residential markets in Hamilton, through highly trained, vetted and insured cleaning staff. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Commerce department, Khadijat saw a need for this type of service in the Hamilton area and has worked to create a successful company that allows employees to work in an in-demand job while maintaining work flexibility – a benefit that is not common in the cleaning industry.

"I have invested the funds from the microfinance loan from Alterna primarily in marketing," says Khadijat. "Since Maximum Clean Canada Inc. only officially became operational in December 2022, it's very important to prioritize promoting the business and building our clientele."

For Khadijat, Black History month means celebrating her community, and what it's capable of. To learn more about Alterna's Community Microfinance program, click HERE.