Latino/a entrepreneurs are starting small businesses faster than the rest of the startup population and making up a larger slice of the total United States market daily. Estimates state that they will make up 29% of the United States population by 2050. Yet, despite Latino/a entrepreneurs’ significant contributions to the United States economy and their […]

Do you have a passion project? A new idea to share with the world? Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for an online information session to learn about resources SBA has to help launch your idea into a small business. The session will include a panel discussion followed by an opportunity for your questions. […]

This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community's business climate. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is […]

New candidates applying to sit for the CEcD Exam must participate in this free workshop, which provides an overview of the exam process, from the application through the oral interview.

This course covers business credit and real estate finance analysis techniques, loan packaging procedures, negotiating and problem solving skills, and deal structuring techniques. Participants will also learn how to read financial reports, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements.