Instamortgage, a new business that opened recently at 250 W. First St., suite 122, Claremont, was greeted by the Claremont Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner Maggie Gonzalez, who brings 19 years of mortgage experience to the table, was joined by family, friends, employees and city officials at the event.

In the photo, Gonzalez (center, with scissors) stands with her husband and children. “It’s important to have strong images of women out there, women who aren’t afraid of expressing themselves, women who aren’t afraid of taking chances, women who aren’t afraid of their own power,” she told the opening day crowd of about 50.

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COURIER photo/Gyna Verduzco