Avanzar - Business Accelerator Program Application

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) and Wells Fargo in partnership with the LA Latino Chamber of Commerce and six other Chambers nationwide are launching an accelerator program design to help small scalable Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBE) "AVANZAR" or "advance" to take their business to the next level.

This five month accelerator program will help participating HBE's learn the skills they need to become stronger business owners and help scale their small businesses to eventually become an enterprise. Each class will be instructed by a subject matter expert in their respective field. The topics are targeted to help participants overcome their biggest obstacles and to apply knowledge immediately to their business.

Throughout the Avanzar Program, the local organizations will track and monitor certain performance metrics with the Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBD's) including jobs created, access to capital and access to contract opportunities.

Program will begin with a virtual welcome session followed by nine (9) class sessions combined with one-on-one consulting. Classes will be every other Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. Minimum of two hours per session. All sessions will be presented via zoom. Start date will be July - November 2021.