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

Hispanic Heritage Month Webinar

SBA AND SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY: CELEBRATING HISPANIC EXCELLENCE DURING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

September 22 @ 10:00 am PST

 

Join Small Business Majority for a dynamic virtual panel discussion in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn from accomplished Hispanic entrepreneurs who have found success in their fields and gain valuable insights and tips on how to run a thriving business. Opening Remarks will be offered by Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

MEET OUR STAFF AND ADVISORS

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to celebrate some of our advisors and staff! This year so far, our entire EDC SBDC team has provided over 2,000 hours of NO-COST consulting and helped generate more than $1 billion 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

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Luisa Arzate

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Specialties: marketing, graphic design, branding, packaging and marketing design, social media, domain and website set up, marketing strategy / plan, commercial printing, event display and design/print.
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.
Irma Ramos
Specialties: Finance, business planning, lean business plans, international business management and strategic management.
Staff
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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

Vivian Vázquez

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Workforce and Economic Strategies Senior Associate

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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