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12 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Future Baltimore Small Business Accelerator Program
The local business owners were recognized by the Latino Economic Development Center, Bon Secours Community Works, Kaiser Permanente, and Anchor Group during a graduation ceremony on October 26 at Kirby Lane Park in Baltimore, Maryland.
Econo-Mía Podcast: Insights from the Ground on Rental Assistance & One Tenant's Journey
Across the country, rental assistance programs have aided in the prevention of evictions. This episode of Econo-Mía features a Montgomery County resident who received rental assistance and an LEDC staff member who is on the ground helping tenants access this critical resource.
Econo-Mía Podcast: How One Entrepreneur Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Formal Business
In 2020, Christie made the bold decision to put nursing school on hold and formalize her side hustle. The path to entrepreneurship was bumpy, but with support from Empowered Women International (EWI), she formalized the bakery and recently moved into a commercial kitchen.
Econo-Mía Podcast: CEO & Founder Daniella Senior Shares Her Journey + Tips for Success
Latinas own less than 1% of businesses in the US. Latina CEO & Founder Daniella Senior shares how she managed to expand Colada Shop and launch Serenata and Zumo with support from LEDC.
Econo-Mía Podcast: Renee's Journey to Homeownership
The second episode of Econo-Mía features an interview with Renee Perkins, a Washington, DC resident who worked with LEDC's housing team to purchase her first home through the HPAP and IZ programs.
Econo-Mía Podcast: Sweetgreen's Rise to Success
Econo-Mía's premiere episode features an interview with Nathaniel Ru, co-founder of Sweetgreen. As a former small business client, Sweetgreen demonstrates what can happen when we invest in minority-owned businesses.