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Hispanic Business Center
Marisela Villamil – Program Manager/Cosultant
301-802-1963 – mvillamil@umd.edu
Ruth Chavez | Program Support Specialist
301-209-2126 – hbc@umd.edu
Una organización destinada a ayudar a la comunidad Latina en sus necesidades empresariales en el estado de Maryland, DC, y Virginia para aquellas personas que prefieren asistencia empresarial en español. El Centro Hispano de Negocios es parte del SBDC, centro de ayuda para el desarrollo empresarial de negocios pequeños una organización con más de 25 años en todo Estados Unidos y algunos países de Latinoamérica. El SBDC por sus siglas en ingles Small Business Development Center, es auspiciado por la universidad de Maryland y la administración de pequeños negocios (SBA).
CASA
Alma Couverthie | Sr. Director of Workforce Development and Education
240-491-5742 – acouverthie@wearecasa.org
734 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 20903
The Ready to Succeed Small Business Program is a business training program spanning 3 months and totaling 6 classes per semester. The next Ready to Succeed Business Program semester will began this July of 2015 and ran into September of 2015. Up to thirty local and independently owned businesses met in morning classes. The program is valued at $1,600 for businesses, but it’s completely FREE to locally owned businesses in the International Corridor. The curriculum covers topics for leading a successful business in the 21st century.
Latino Economic Development Corporation
Rossana Espinoza – Program Manager – Small Business Development
202-540-7416 – respinoza@ledcmetro.org
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 503, Wheaton, MD 20902
Latino Economic Development Corporation Small Business Development Department equips aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the skills and tools necessary to run and strengthen a small business. Our staff offers eight Spanish-language trainings on diverse topics ranging from how to start your own business to how to create your own web page. The program connects advanced entrepreneurs with a one-on-one small business coaching service called Brinca on topics ranging from record keeping to marketing.
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Judith Stephenson – Small Business Navigator
240-777-2012 – judith.stephenson@montgomerycountymd.gov
111 Rockville Pike #800, Rockville, MD 20850
The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED) fosters a growing, diversified and innovative economy, providing opportunity and prosperity for businesses and residents alike, while sustaining the County’s quality of life.
Maryland Women’s Business Center
Angie Duncanson – Business Counselor/Trainer
301-315-8091 – angie@marylandwbc.org
51 Monroe St, Rockville, MD 20850
The Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) helps women and men throughout our community start and grow successful women-owned enterprises positioned for long-term growth through training, resources, access to funding and individual assistance.
Prince George’s Economic Development Center
Elizabeth Crittendon – International Business Development Specialist
301-583-4650 – EACrittenden@co.pg.md.us
Small Business Services – 1801 McCormick Dr. Suite 350, Largo, MD 20774
EDC’s mission of business attraction and expansion is accomplished through our main business lines, including Business Development, the Small Business Services/Technical Assistance Center (TAC), International Business Development, Workforce Services, and Marketing/Communications.
Membership-Based Organizations
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chanil Pimentel – Business Coach
202-728-0352 – cpimentel@gwhcc.org
910 17th St NW #1150, Washington, DC 20006
Founded in 1976, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 membership-driven organization that supports the economic development of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region through capacity building, B2B connections, and advocacy.
Capacity Building: Our capacity building is designed for small business needs and hosted by industry experts, to help you with:
• Taxes
• Access to capital
• Marketing
• Business plan writing
• Small and minority business certifications
• Contracting and procurement opportunities at local and federal government
B2B Connections: Best way to accelerate your business is through face-to-face connections.
• Bi-Monthly New Member Orientations
• Business Matchmaking Sessions
• 8(a) Networking Reception
• Industry Mixers (Construction, IT, etc.)
Advocacy: Through its Government Affairs Committee, the Chamber advocates for Hispanic businesses from the Greater Washington region on legislation and regulations that affect them.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County
Mayra Bayonet – Director of Community Outreach & Development
240-630-8638 – mbayonet@hccmc.org
8120 Woodmont Ave. Suite 110 Bethesda, MD 20814
The HCCMC – Tu Camara mission is:
To provide a forum for matters affecting Latinos in Business. To advocate on behalf of the organizations constituency to achieve social, educational and economic advantage and fairness in front of the law; and to provide streamlined access to the Hispanic business community and collaboration with other organizations that seek the welfare and advancement of minority and women owned small business.
Benefits:
• Open doors through advocacy for small business
• Professional Development and knowledge through events of special interest.
• Opportunities to meet fellow members and share experiences at regular networking events.
• Valuable business growth information and opportunities
•Introductions to people you need to meet: key players in your industry, potential mentors, future business partners
Langley Park Small Business Owners Association
Jorge Sactic LPSBOA President 202-702-4416
202-702-4416 – lpsboa@gmail.com jsactic@hotmail.com
1401 University Blvd E. Hyattsville, MD 20783
The Langley Park Small Business Owners Association was founded in September of 2013 with the goal of representing the interests of their small business members in the International Corridor. In face of the coming transportation projects the Business Association serves to give voice to their members in matters of community & economic development and to provide technical support and business counseling to the membership.
Long Branch Business League
Carlos Perozo LBBL President
301-587-4829 – carlosperozo@verizon.net
8736 Flower Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20895
Our main goal is to get the word out about Long Branch — the comfortable commercial area tucked between Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring. We are taking steps to make Long Branch a more desirable and walkable destination. Let’s help each other take our businesses, individually and collectively, to the next level.
Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority
Melanie Isis TKLCDA Director
301-445-7910 – misis@takomalangley.org
7676 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
The Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development Authority, Inc. (CDA) is a unique 501(c)(6) business association organized in 1987 to market and promote the Takoma/Langley Commercial Management District, provide security, maintenance and amenities in the diverse, international Takoma/Langley Crossroads commercial area at the border of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.