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Bilingual report — EDC SBDC Business Advisor Juliana Ramírez Receives Pacific Coast Business Times Community Spirit Award

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2023 • Comments Off

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EDC SBDC BUSINESS ADVISOR JULIANA RAMÍREZ RECEIVES PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS TIMES COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

We are thrilled to share an exciting accomplishment that speaks to our team’s dedication and impact on small business development. We are delighted that Juliana Ramírez, an EDC SBDC Business Advisor, was honored at the Pacific Coast Business Times (PCBT): Spirit of Small Business Awards held on August 17th.

The Spirit of Small Business Awards, a partnership of Pacific Coast Business Times and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Los Angeles District Office, shines a spotlight on the innovation and resilience of small enterprises. Since its inception in 2003, this event has showcased inspiring company profiles, informative how-to articles and a valuable resource guide.

Juliana was presented with the Community Spirit Award, a testament to her exceptional work in nurturing entrepreneurship and facilitating connections between small businesses and military, government and education partners. This accolade highlights Juliana’s outstanding efforts in driving collaboration and supporting the growth of our business community.

Juliana is an experienced advisor at the EDC SBDC, with a background as an accountant, entrepreneur and Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. With two decades of experience, she has guided various small businesses, spanning industries such as restaurants, retail, car dealerships, dental offices and nonprofit organizations.

Thank you, Juliana, for your commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and our community’s prosperity!

EDC team and Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives coming together to celebrate awardees.

Pictured from left to right: Back row: EDC SBDC Business Advisor, Sasha Globa, EDC Bilingual Marketing Assistant, Stephanie González, EDC Director of Strategic Relations, Alondra Gaytán, EDC SBDC Business Advisor, Bill Keating, Small Business Administration, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Field Operations, Victor Parker, EDC President & CEO Bruce Stenslie, District Director, SBA Los Angeles District Office, Ben Raju, EDC Director Small Business Development Center, Dr. Ray Bowman and EDC Director of Lending, Marvin Boateng. Front row: SBA District Director Julie Clowes, Pacific Coast Business Times, Founder, Henry Dubroff and Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Pacific Region, Elmy Bermejo.

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