Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs host business networking event
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) partnered up here in Tifton for a business networking group to help small business owners learn and grow for their future.
The networking event kicked off with three guest speakers, offering valuable insights on how to start or grow a business and providing key advice for success.
Their goal was to serve as a support system for the Hispanic community, providing resources and encouragement for entrepreneurs at various stages.
“And, one of the things we wanted to do is bring the Hispanic business community together. Not only are we in the Hispanic community, but there’s a lot of American-owned businesses that are looking to expand into the Hispanic community. So, we’re that bridge, so we have that conversation. We have the conversation for the community of Hispanic business owners where some are just starting out, some have been in business for a couple years and want to scale their business,” said Bill Vega, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Representatives from ACE banking, a non-profit organization, attended the networking event to discuss loan opportunities available to help business owners. However, the true highlight was the networking aspect.
With over 10 industries represented, attendees had the chance to exchange knowledge and learn from each other.
“It’s just really great to see how many Hispanic business owners are diversifying into different businesses. I find that interesting as someone who works in the creative field. Being able to work with different types of businesses with different styles, designs, and websites,” said Jesse Aguirre, small business owner.
The day concluded with a free lunch, where attendees had the opportunity to connect and share their stories with fellow business owners.
Gabe Hutton reporting.
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