Growing Together
Empowering Our Business Community
Duration: 12 sessions (one per month or intensive version) Language: Spanish / English (bilingual)
Target Audience: Latino entrepreneurs, immigrants, and small business owners in Hampton Roads and neighboring communities
Objective: Strengthen capacity, visibility, and collaboration for the sustainable growth of local businesses.
Program Structure
Each month or session includes:
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Main Class (Education)
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Networking or Collaboration Activity
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Visibility or Promotion Opportunity
Empowering Our Business Community
Duration: 12 sessions (one per month or intensive version) Language: Spanish / English (bilingual)
Target Audience: Latino entrepreneurs, immigrants, and small business owners in Hampton Roads and neighboring communities
Objective: Strengthen capacity, visibility, and collaboration for the sustainable growth of local businesses.
Program Structure
Each month or session includes:
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Main Class (Education)
-
Networking or Collaboration Activity
-
Visibility or Promotion Opportunity
SESSION 1 – Start Strong: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
SESSION 2 – Write Your Business Plan
SESSION 3 – Financial Fundamentals
SESSION 4 – Contracts with Purpose
SESSION 5 – Build Your Brand
SESSION 6 – Promotion and Advertising
SESSION 7 – Access to Capital
SESSION 8 – Digital Transformation
SESSION 10 – Growth and Collaborations
SESSION 9 – Customer Service and Sales
SESSION 11 – The Power of Visibility
SESSION 12 – Graduation and Business Expo
Support Components
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Mentorship Program: Connection between experienced entrepreneurs and new business owners
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Virtual Resource Center: Templates, guides, links to grants and financing
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Individual Advising: Quarterly personalized consultations
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Business Directory: Publicly accessible digital listing of member businesses