National Train-the-Trainer to Support Latino and Immigrant Entrepreneurship
Over 50 leaders of community and economic development organizations learned of best-practice strategies for supporting small business and aspiring entrepreneurs. Practitioner-led sessions included culturally relevant approaches to basic technical assistance and training, integration of financial education and counseling, industry specific trainings, including food service, commercial kitchens and child care, physical facilities and marketplace strategies. Trainers included agency staff and other experts from throughout the US serving Latino entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
Training Agenda
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Welcome/Opening Remarks
Noel Poyo, Executive Director NALCAB
Introduction of Culturally-Relevant Approaches When Supporting Micro Entrepreneurs in Latino Communities
Presenter: Yolanda Cotterall, Latino Economic Development Center, Minneapolis
Service Integration Strategies for Small Business Development
Presenter: Victor Corral, Mission Economic Development Agency, San Francisco
Listening Session on Latino Entrepreneurship (Lunch Session)
Presenters: Mr. Doug Rand, Senior Policy Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President; Mr. Michael Chodos, Associate Administrator for Entrepreneurial Development, Small Business Administration
Child Care Centers and Cooperatives
Presenter: Emily Coronado, Latino Economic Development Corporation, Washington DC
Food Service Incubators and Commercial Kitchens
Presenter: Caleb Zigas, La Cocina, San Francisco
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Breakout Sessions
- Session One: Structure and Methodology for Curriculum Development and Coaching: Part One-Curriculum
Presenter: Sabrina Haman, Mission Economic Development Agency, San Francisco - Session Two: Public Markets and Commercial Space
Presenter: John Flory, Latino Economic Development Center, Minneapolis - Session Three: Latino Microenterprise Tech Net/BTOP
Presenter: Richard L. Abisla, Mission Economic Development Agency, San Francisco
Roundtable Breakout Sessions
- Session One: Structure and Methodology for Curriculum Development and Coaching: Part Two-CoachingPresenter: Sabrina Haman, Mission Economic Development Agency, San Francisco
- Session Two: Access to Capital for Micro Entrepreneurs
Presenter: Cesar Lopez, Latino Economic Development Corporation, Washington DC - Session Three: Latino Microenterprise Tech Net/BTOP (Part II)
Presenter: Richard L. Abisla, Mission Economic Development Agency, San Francisco
Sam’s Club-Susan Koehler, Senior Manager, Community Involvement
Outcomes in Action: Assess and Improve Program Results
Presenter: Jason Friedman, Friedman Associates
