Southwest Detroit Business Association Presents Hispanic Business Conference, Sept. 8
The fourth annual Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference, presented by the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) and sponsored by PNC Bank, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8.
- Detroit, MI (1888PressRelease) August 25, 2012 - The fourth annual Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference, presented by the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) and sponsored by PNC Bank, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Mexicantown Mercado, 2826 E. Bagley Ave., Detroit. Technical assistance providers for the event include Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED), U.S. Small Business Administration Office- Michigan District Office, Internal Revenue Service, MI Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI SBTDC), and Detroit SCORE.
Launched in 2009, the conference targets both current and prospective small business owners whose first language is Spanish. It provides essential business information to participants that include developing entrepreneurial skills and building a strong business foundation. And keynote speakers will explore challenges, provide recommendations based on proven strategies, and share best practices.
"It's a great opportunity to really think about your business in a fresh way and from a different perspective," said Kathy Wendler, president of the SDBA. "Because this conference is bilingual, and because the speakers will present in both Spanish and English, you can dream about your business in your own language."
The event opens with keynote speakers, Dante Villarreal (Spanish) and Patricia Salo (English), from MI SBTDC. Villarreal and Salo will present "Success for Your Business," an overview for starting a business that is designed to help small business owners and startups keep their business on track, while assisting entrepreneurs who need further direction.
"CEED continues to be a proud partner of the Hispanic Business Conference, which incorporates all the necessary tools needed to become a successful entrepreneur and build up businesses in the community," said Vanessa Rucker, program director for CEED.
Following the main presentation, attendees will participate in bilingual roundtable discussions to further help them in their businesses. Roundtables will include presentations by local resource providers covering business related topics such as financing, procurement, accounting and obtaining tax credits.
The event is free to registered participants. To register, visit www.miceed.org. For more information regarding the Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference, please call (313) 255-1020 (English), or (313) 842-0986, ext. 36 (Spanish).
About The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development
The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development is committed to empowering women and minorities economically through business development training, supplier certification, business-to-business networking and accessible capital assistance programs. We provide effective business tools and remove barriers that hinder development of successful and sustainable businesses. Our work strengthens the community by building partnerships and leveraging resources that increase business growth opportunities. For more information, visit www.miceed.org.
About The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies. With offices statewide, the MI-SBTDC positively impacts the economy by strengthening existing companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs, and assisting companies in defining their path to success. For more information, visit www.misbtdc.org.
About Detroit SCORE
SCORE Chapter 18 DETROIT is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business in Southeast Michigan. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information, visit www.detroit.score.org.
About The U.S. Small Business Administration Office-Michigan District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. For more information, visit www.sba.gov.
About The Internal Revenue Service
The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. In fiscal year 2010, the IRS collected more than $2.3 trillion in revenue and processed more than 230 million tax returns. For more information, visit www.irs.gov.
About the Southwest Detroit Business Association
Founded in 1957, the Southwest Detroit Business Association fosters innovation, drive and commitment in our community. We support our community's vision for a healthy, vibrant neighborhood. The SDBA works with local businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, customers and neighbors to develop a place where more and more people are choosing to live, work, shop and play - a place where you find Business Building Business and Community Building Business. For more information, visit www.southwestdetroit.com.
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