Fundando mis Sueños

Welcome to Fundando mis Sueños!

Fundando Mis Sueños is a 15 week online business training program designed to help latino business owners reach their potential and exceed their goals by providing training and resources in a collaborative environment. The program supports the creation of resilient businesses by educating participants in business planning, financial management, credit repair, permitting and licensing, and marketing and pricing strategies.

How Does it Work?

Participants will attend 14 online training workshops and have access to confidential and personalized advising to help get them the resources they need to build their businesses.

To participate, you must have internet, a computer or tablet, and telephone access for program communications. You must also be able to commit to all weekly classes, and currently have a product or service in any industry located in Mendocino or Lake County.

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What Are the Benefits?

  • Increased capacity for business growth
  • Opportunity to be a part of a network of start-up innovators
  • Formal introduction to public works/services and local organizations to advance your business
  • Free publicity and community outreach for your business
  • $1,000 stipend for participants who complete the program

About Your Instructor

 Eduardo Landeros (Eddie) holds an MBA in Accounting and a degree in Marketing as well as almost 25 years’ experience working with small businesses. Currently, he is working as an adjunct Professor of Business and Accounting at Mesa College in San Diego and at Southwestern College. Additionally, he works as a Senior Business Advisor for the CDC Small Business Finance and consults privately for various clients. Eddie has been the Program Instructor for Fundando Mis Sueños for 3 consecutive years.

Program Information

  • Applications Open: April 1, 2024
  • Applications Close: May 31, 2024
  • First Session: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 5:00-6:30 PM
  • Last Session: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
  • Graduation: Friday, September 27 2024
  • Program Cost: No Fee
  • Course Format: Weekly live online sessions via Zoom (excluding Graduation) in SPANISH
  • Time Commitment: Wednesdays from 5:00- 6:30 PM.
  • Topics to be covered: Business planning, financial planning and management, branding, marketing, eCommerce, pitch presentation skills
  • *$1,000 stipends available to Mendocino and Lake County Residents who complete the program*

APPLY TODAY!

Have questions? Read the FAQs or email events@westcenter.org.

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