Entries by Laura Suarez

Gender Gap

This Women’s History Month, we turn our focus to an issue that reverberates through the corridors of entrepreneurship – the gender pay gap and its profound impact on women-owned businesses. Let’s shed light on how gender inequality isn’t just a buzzword; it’s influencing women’s decisions in a big way. We’re all familiar with the gender […]

Shalisa L. Wall – Shalisa’s Sisters

Shalisa’s Sisters is a supportive community for women and children who have triumphed over domestic violence, initiated by Shalisa L. Wall. Stemming from her journey of recovery after experiencing domestic abuse, Shalisa joined the Prestamos CDFI Social Enterprise program and began receiving business advising to assist with her Business. She aimed to create a safe […]

Cristina Sanchez – Corn El Compadre

A Mexican family tradition crossed the border and has become a successful business selling corn and Chihuahua-style esquites. Cristina Sanchez and her husband began to sell corn cocktails, as they call them, among acquaintances and friends, but they did not imagine that It would lead them to create their own company. Corn “El Compadre” is […]

Dr. Jayashri Sarkar – ImagiNexGen Institute of Excellence

Dr. Jayashri Sarkar is an immigrant from India. She came to USA to pursue her graduate degree. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. She is an inventor specializing in nanotechnology. She has developed 2 patents her inventions. After the death of her parents, she started the ImagiNexGen Institute […]

Liz Cervantes – High-End Reclaimed

We’ve all heard stories of people turning their hobby into a profitable business, this is precisely what happened to Liz Cervantes in 2022 with her furniture refinishing business, High-End Reclaimed. Recognition of her work After receiving very good compliments for renovating some furniture for her own house, she began to do her first jobs to […]

GIT Phoenix Startup Bootcamp, Limited Spaces

Target Participants for Boot-camp: Early-stage entrepreneurs that already have an idea and/or team and aspiring entrepreneurs who don’t yet have an idea or a team. Gigi Wang and Cathy Farmer will be giving the Boot-camp. (See bios below) This event will be held at Ability360 which provides services for youth and adults with disabilities. Thanks to Abiility360 for sponsoring […]

Arizona’s B2B Project Marketplace AERO

AERO is Arizona’s business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects you with local Arizona businesses in need of your expertise. Through paid short-term business projects, you can expand your customer network and grow your business. Work with local service seekers on projects such as website development, social media, marketing, financial and business planning, and more. What you’ll get […]

Life and Business in High Heels, Business Basics Boot Camp

Date: March 4, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST Location: Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce900 Conover DriveGrand Prairie TX 75051 Information: Jan 28, 2022 & Thursdays and Fridays of February , and March 049-11 AM Español 12-1:30 PM  English  Contact Information: Maria Santi Send an Email Fees/Admission: Free to attend Register HERE Event Description: SPANISH WORKSHOP STARTS AT […]