Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Launch of the 2023 Scale Up Success Accelerator Program
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 27, 2023 -- The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) announces the launch of the Scale Up Success Accelerator Program. The program educates and assists entrepreneurs in developing or enhancing core competencies that allows them to become competitive in the current economic market.
The Scale Up Success Accelerator (SUSA) Program, in partnership with the National Development council (NDC), is supported by Dallas County utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The Program helps individuals and entrepreneurs that have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic start and sustain their businesses. SUSA consists of 10 intensive business training courses, conducted by subject matter experts in business management.
Entrepreneurs enrolled in the program have the opportunity to learn how to access markets and capital, use technology and digital marketing to increase revenue and employment creation, how to become contract ready, and more.
"We are thrilled to launch Scale Up, which will provide invaluable resources and support to entrepreneurs in our community. By offering guidance, assistance, and access to funding opportunities, we hope to provide these small businesses with the tools they need to not only survive but thrive and grow”, says Rick Ortiz, President & CEO of the GDHCC.
“NDC is pleased to partner with the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to offer specialized training to aspiring and existing small business owners who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Maureen Milligan, local Field Director for NDC. “The funding provided by Dallas County will help local entrepreneurs become contract ready, bankable, and bondable so that they can grow their business and add jobs to the community. Better yet – the SUSA is designed to remove many of the barriers that prevent entrepreneurs from receiving technical assistance. The SUSA will offer training in English and in Spanish as well as in-person and virtual.”
The Scale Up Success Accelerator Program will be available until December 31st, 2024.
For more information on the Scale Up Success Accelerator Program, visit Scale Up Success Accelerator (gdhcc.com) https://www.gdhcc.com/scale-up-success-accelerator.html or contact Paola Rosas, Scale Up Success Accelerator Program Director, mailto:[email protected] [[email protected] __title__ null].
About The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) supports the advancement, education, and economic growth of the Hispanic business community through its many resources and forums. The GDHCC is also an advocate for Hispanic business issues and provides a united voice for the Hispanic business community. For more information, or to become a member, call 214.521.6007 or visit http://www.gdhcc.com.
About The National Development Council (NDC)
NDC directs capital to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, creates jobs through small business lending, advances livable communities with social infrastructure investment, and builds capacity with hands-on technical assistance to local governments. To find out more about the National Development Council (NDC), visit http://www.ndconline.org.
Allison Kelly, NDC, http://NDConline.org, 1 212-682-1106, [email protected]
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