Government
Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
According to the most
recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Hispanics are opening businesses at
a rate three times faster than the national average. And, what was
once regarded as a minority group now represents the fastest-growing
segment of the nation’s economy.
This is a fact that is
not lost on the government.
Speaking to Hispanic
News*, Ying Lowrey, senior economist at the Small Business
Administration's advocacy office, has this to say: “…the
contribution of minorities to the economy is
tremendous”.
The corollary of this is
that more and more government resources dedicated to helping
Hispanic entrepreneurs start-up, operate and grow, are becoming more
widely available both in local communities and on the Internet – if
you know where to find them.
Get Local, Expert
Start-Up Advice en Español
If you are
thinking of starting a business or are already engaged in the early
stages of business ownership, get valuable in-person advice as well
as networking opportunities from numerous local organizations who
specialize in promoting the growth of Hispanic businesses through
training, advice, and loan assistance, and
more.
Minority Business Development Centers (MBDC)
Small Business Development
Centers
For additional
information, visit www.Business.Gov.
HLBC 4th
Anniversary Banquet
The HLBC would like to
thank everyone who attended our anniversary banquet. We are
very proud of the work we've been able to do for Hispanic businesses
and individuals for over four years!
Special thanks go out to
(pictured above, left to right) Joe Reagan, Marilyn Cordova
Winchell, panelists Paul Diaz, Irene Litvan and Tom Masterson and
panel moderator, Adam Ruiz. Your contributions made it an insightful
and inspirational event.
Featured
Investor: Stoll Keenon
Ogden
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
is proud of our association with the Hispanic Latino Business
Council (HLBC) and proud to be an
Inversionista Amigo.
Stoll Keenon provides a variety of legal services to both Hispanic
business owners and Hispanic professionals, including small business
start-up guidance, contract review, negotiation and drafting, tax
advice, estate planning, immigration services, drafting and
recording of materialman’s liens, business litigation, translation
of complex legal documents and more.
We believe that
diversity strengthens business and builds community. For this
reason, we have long been committed to working with Hispanic
non-profit organizations in Kentucky. In 2003, one of our
partners founded the Latino Legal Clinic of Louisville, an
organization that attempts to bridge the language gap between
non-English speaking Hispanics and our justice system. We also have
a member who sits on the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Latino
Coalition. As a new Inversionista of HLBC this year, Stoll Keenon
hosted HLBC’s first annual meeting of 2010. We have also hosted a
monthly meeting of HLBC’s Board of
Directors.
We have the experience
that you want and expect from a large law firm, yet we value each
relationship with our clients. We are committed to your success and
give you the personal service you deserve. Please make sure to visit
our website at www.skofirm.com
to learn more about all the services we have available. If you have
questions about what Stoll Keenon Ogden can do for you and your
business, please call Lee A. Webb at (502) 568-5754 (se habla
español).
Find a complete list of
HLBC Investors online.
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Local
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For more information,
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