A group of 20 Hispanics were awarded for completing a training process to develop a Business Plan that lasted 12 weeks, promoted by the program Renaissance Based in East Palo Alto, an entity that promotes small business entrepreneurship and initiatives that contribute to the country in North Fair Oaks, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and Redwood City.
The ceremony was attended by relatives of the winners, special guests and local authorities, who motivated the initiative of each of the winners.
For his part, Rubén Abrica, East Palo Alto councilman, highlighted the importance of preparing for the creation of micro-enterprises since "the basis of the economy is small businesses, micro-businesses that do different jobs," he said.
Jem Wolosin, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, said that businesses are very important, especially small ones. "It's very important to see that they are working hard on the initiatives to get ahead."
During the activity, Mar y Sol Alvarado attended, special guest and successful entrepreneur who helps the Hispanic community and is passionate about managing companies, which inspired her to learn business at Menlo College.
Alvarado pointed out that she is one of many immigrant stories in California, USA.
«The day has been heavy, but it is possible. The tools one needs is persistence, focus and passion. If you do something with passion, you don't really work a day. It is an honor for me to give myself the space to share my story. Tomorrow they will undertake, it is easy to say, but it is difficult to do, nothing is done alone, it can be achieved, "Alvarado highlighted.
Those interested in starting a business from an idea, can contact the Renaissance organization through the mail smc@rencenter.org.
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