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Emprendedoras on the Rise Program

Background

Felicidades to our 2025 Graduating Emprendedoras!

Our purpose is to help you realize yours!

Emprendedoras on the Rise, is a virtual cohort-based 6-week small business development program for Latina women in Los Angeles.

Business training is embraced with a sense of belonging, a celebration of culture and leadership!

Latinas in business are a force to be reckoned with! We have the desire, knowledge, power and creativity to start and sustain our businesses, however sometimes we need the support and resources to level up and grow. The Emprendedoras on the Rise program aims to provide Latina emprendedoras with the tools and resources they need to grow and thrive, while celebrating sisterhood and cultura.

Program Details:

  • Meets virtually weekly for 6 sessions.
  • Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
  • The Program is offered at no cost, but an application is required and a selection process will take place.
  • The Program begins March 12, 2025.
  • Participants are expected to complete a pre and post assessment as part of the program.
  • Participants who complete all program requirements may be eligible for a $1,000 small business micro-grant! * Only two eligible participants will be selected.

Eligibility Criteria: Identify as a Latina small business owner; business based in Los Angeles CA, 18+ years of age. Ideal for entrepreneurs in their 0-5 years of business operation with revenues under $500,000, but established small businesses are also welcome to apply.

Sessions include the following business focus areas:

  • Financial management
  • Access to Capital
  • Mission, Vision, Values
  • Business planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Legal Matters

More Information:

  • Participants will be expected to complete their Business Canvas Plan in order to complete the program successfully.
  • The program will culminate with a Certificate Ceremony (in person).
  • Application Opens January 31, 2025
  • Application Closes February 12, 2025
  • Program Acceptance Notices go out no later than February 21, 2025

(*Please Note: Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.)

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Please check back with us in January 2025!

THANK YOU TO THE WURWAND FOUNDATION/FOUND LA FOR MAKING THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE!

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS: 

  • BRAVEN AGENCY
  • VP CONSULTING
  • BET TZEDEK
  • MARAVILLOSA MOVEMENT
  • CENTRO DE NEGOCIOS SBDC
  • CHASE
  • BMO* (grant sponsor)
  • FOUND LA (grant sponsor)
  • ACCESSITY
  • INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY
  • RIZE CREDIT UNION
  • TMC COMMUNITY CAPITAL