In this episode of Small Biz Florida, your host Tom Kindred sits down with Antonio Aguilar, representing Small Business Majority, to discuss the organization's dedication to supporting Hispanic-owned and operated businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Antonio shares insights into his personal background and how his passion for community service led him to his role at Small Business Majority. He provides an overview of the organization's mission, which is centered around empowering small business owners, their employees, and self-employed entrepreneurs. Antonio emphasizes that the Small Business Majority focuses on research, policy advocacy, and educational resources to benefit the small business ecosystem.
As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, Antonio highlights the importance of celebrating and supporting the nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, representing almost 10% of all businesses. He shares statistics and discusses the significant economic contributions of Hispanic-owned enterprises.
Antonio announces an upcoming webinar series designed to provide information on identifying and applying for grants that can help start or grow small businesses. He also mentions a webinar titled "Celebrating Hispanic Excellence during National Hispanic Heritage Month," featuring the SBA associate administrator and a four-part webinar series in collaboration with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Listeners can access free educational resources and webinars through Small Business Majority's website and participate in upcoming events to learn more about grant opportunities and responsible lending practices.
Don't miss this informative episode that sheds light on the support available to Hispanic-owned small businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
To get access to all the resources mentioned above visit: https://smallbusinessmajority.org/
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