The Hispano Chamber is excited to announce its newest summer training series, Growing Small Business. The Growing Small Business (GSB) is an eight-week business development program. All sessions are offered once a week for two hours, in-person or virtual meetings, and are led by subject matter experts focusing on business development topics. GSB aims to provide the necessary tools and resources for business growth and the opportunity to work on your small business – a value of $2,500. You can take your business to the next level through our new training series.  Register online today!  Schedule of GSB 8-weekly sessions:

1. Legal Aspects – Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Business law is a foundation stone for any business concern. This session will cover how your chosen legal structure will affect how you run your business, pay your taxes, and keep your accounts. Cover which status is best for your new business and consider all liability issues associated with your company.
2. Strategy & Leadership – Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - This session enables participants to identify different approaches to their strategic challenges and plan for long-term results and impact. It focuses on three core impact areas – Values-Driven Leadership, Strategy, and Change.
3. Technology – Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - Technology makes business processes more efficient and increases the business. This session will cover how technology helps improve the efficiency of systems, products, and services, streamline processes, maintain data flow, and manage contacts and employee records.
4. Human Resources – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Human Resources is the key to a company's success. This session will cover how the scope of the HR department is more than just processing payroll and setting employee health benefits. HR plays an essential role in developing a company's strategy by enhancing employees' perception throughout the workforce and providing a well-rounded experience for employees.
5. Marketing & Branding (Traditional and Digital) – Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - With all the marketing options, it can be difficult for small businesses to know what to do. This session will bring an overview of the knowledge required to create a successful online website, including site design and search engine optimization (SEO). Identifying appropriate outlets and navigating and managing time/effort to push your brand across various platforms will be addressed.
6. Finance & Accounting – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - If you don't know where your money is going and coming from, there is a good chance you could lose control of your business. This session will cover the importance of establishing a solid foundation of internal controls, including accounting, auditing, purchasing, and damage control planning.
7. Sales – Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - Sales leaders create a culture that inspires, delights, and retains customers. This session will cover how sales are crucial in building loyalty and trust between customers and businesses, managing relationships, and relaying customer and market information back to their organizations.
8. Community Engagement – Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Community involvement is an easy and effective way to increase brand awareness, establish a positive reputation, and grow your business. This session will cover the importance of developing a community engagement program that will offer many rewards for your workforce, your customers, and the community.

GSB Program Registration Fee:
AHCC Member Price: $100/per small business*
(Membership will be verified)
Non-Member Price: $300/per person*

*(Fees can be applied towards a new chamber membership level upon completing the GSB program)