Latino Business Youth Kickoff Event - Info in English
If you are part of the Latino community and are between the ages of 16-24 y, you are invited to be part of the Mount Vernon Chamber Foundation’s new program. “Latino Business Youth”
Kick off event
Prestigious attorney Omar Barraza will kick off the Latino Business Youth program sharing his powerful story of transformation. With strong determination Barraza went from walking the streets of Los Angeles with little hope about his future to becoming one of the most prominent attorneys in Seattle as well as a successful real estate investor.
After the keynote presentation, Latino youth will also learn about the Latino Business Youth program and will be able to enroll in Cohort 1. Please follow the link to register
Latino businesses are encouraged to attend the event and learn how they can be part of the program. Please use this page to register.
The kickoff event is catered by La Catrina Tacos & Tequila
About the program
Latino Business Youth is a free two-month business training program. The program includes 6 business training sessions. Spanish interpretation will be available upon request.
Wed. July 17 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Fundamentals for setting up your business
Wed. July 24 – 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Cost projections
Wed. July 31 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Creating your marketing plan
Wed. August 7 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Managing your profits
Wed. August 14 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Idea tank with the Mount Vernon Chamber (*)
Wed. August 28 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Networking with Latino Business Leaders (*)
The kickoff event is held at the Skagit Station. All business training sessions except those marked (*) are held at the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Each business training cohort has a maximum capacity of 10 participants.
Enroll to all sessions by following this link
Qualifying participants will be able to access paid employment opportunities. Additional requirements may apply.
If you are not able to attend the kickoff event but would like to enroll in Latino Business Youth please follow the link to enroll
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
Wednesday July 10
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location
Skagit Station
105 E. Kincaid. Mount Vernon
Fees/Admission
Free to attend
Contact Information
Silvia Reed
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