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Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

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HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The EDC is proud to support our community by providing professional technical assistance in English and Spanish through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:
  • Start-up Guidance
  • Marketing & Branding
  • International Trade
  • E-commerce & Social Media
  • Manufacturing Assistance
  • Legal Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • QuickBooks & Accounting
  • And MORE
If you need assistance with your business, please give us a call:
EDC Business Assistance Line (805) 409-9159
MEET OUR STAFF AND ADVISORS
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to celebrate some of our advisors and staff! In 2022, our entire EDC SBDC team provided over 950 hours of NO-COST consulting and helped generate $35 million in revenue for Hispanic business owners in the region. The EDC is grateful for the advisors and staff’s commitment and dedication to small businesses!
Advisors
Click on the advisor’s photo to read their full bio and learn more about their background.
Carlos Conejo
Specialties: Management & operations, strategic planning and six sigma lean manufacturing.
Sebastian De Vivo
Specialties: Access to capital and venture capital funding.
Deborah Deras
Specialties: Digital marketing, content marketing and social media strategy.
Gonzalo Fernández
Specialties: Finance & loan packaging, venture matchmaking and strategic planning.
Juliana Ramírez
Specialties: QuickBooks and accounting.
Elianne Rodriguez
Specialties: Early stage small businesses and tech: ideation, business plans, strategic planning, operations, marketing, fundraising, deck creation, technology integration, financial planning and strategic partnerships.
Irma Ramos
Specialties: Finance, business planning, lean business plans, international business management and strategic management.
Staff
Click on the staff’s photo to learn more about their background.
David Flores
Client Relationship Specialist
Alondra Gaytán
Director of Strategic Relations
Stephanie González
Bilingual Marketing Assistant
Vicki Meraz
Loan Program Assistant
Ándres Tovar
Client Services Manager
Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?
The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today’s complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.
Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our
Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.
Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.
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