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Elisabeth Handler, Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA)
408-535-8168, elisabeth.handler@sanjoseca.gov
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The Latino Business Foundation officially opened its Small Business Resource Center in East San Jose and celebrated the first batch of entrepreneurs to complete the Latino Business Foundation training program. |
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
2:30 pm – Guests arrive
3:00 pm – Ribbon cutting and presentation
3:45 pm – Certificates awarded to graduates
4:15 pm – Visit the facilities on the ground floor of Quetzal Gardens
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Latino Business Foundation’s Small Business Resource Center
1695 Alum Rock Avenue, Suite 50B
San Jose, 95116 |
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- Jesús Flores, President and CEO, Silicon Valley Latino Business Foundation
- Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose
- Magdalena Carrasco, San Jose City Councilman (D5)
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez
- Nanci Klein, Director of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, City of San Jose
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The Latino Business Foundation of Silicon Valley (LBFSV), Excite Credit Union and SOMOS Mayfair have worked closely together for many years to serve families and businesses in East San Jose. The three organizations will bring resources, programs and training – including language accessibility and culturally relevant services – to residents, neighbors and businesses in the area. The three nonprofits call their ground floor space: La Esquina de Quetzal (a corner of Quetzal).
Quetzal Gardens is a mixed-use development built by Resources for Community Development, a not-for-profit developer dedicated to creating affordable housing and engaging the community. The development includes 71 affordable housing apartments.
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