Prestamos CDFI

Ready to Fund Your Business and Fuel Growth? 📈

Join us this week for Funding Your Business: Navigating Funding Readiness for Arizona Entrepreneurs – a no-cost webinar presented in partnership with the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA).

What You’ll Learn
✅ Debt vs. Equity: Which funding path is right for you?
✅ Lending 101: Understand the loan process step by step
✅ Capital Readiness: Is your business ready for funding? Find out!

💻 Online Webinar
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30pm
🔗 Register at www.prestamoscdfi.org/events
📅 Find our full calendar of events in our bio

When one door closes, you can choose to build another. 🚪✨

When Marisleydi lost her job due to budget cuts, she and her husband, Irais, decided it was time to pursue the business they had been dreaming about. With support from Prestamos CDFI, they developed their business plan, strengthened their financial projections, and secured funding to launch their food truck business, Marantha I&M.

Today, they’re serving traditional Cuban cuisine and sharing their culture with their community! 🇨🇺

🌟 Have a business idea you’re ready to pursue?

Visit the link in our bio to learn how Prestamos CDFI can help you reach your goals!

Whether you’re just starting out or are ready to grow your business, our monthly webinar series is for you! 📊

Designed by our team of experts, Creciendo Juntos is a 4-week webinar series thoughtfully packed with all the information you need to prepare for capital investments. 💸

Class Topics:
🔑 The 4 Key Areas of a Business
🗒️ Introduction to Business Plans
📈 Basic Financial Projections
💰Preparing for Funding & Future Growth

Join us for online weekly in October. To see the full class schedule, check out our www.prestamoscdfi.org/events.
For any questions or more information, Send us a DM!

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of rich culture, traditions, family, legacy, and so much more. Here at Prestamos CDFI, we also celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Latino community. 🏵️

Despite structural challenges, such as access to capital, Latinos continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of entrepreneurs in the nation and contribute to national and local economies through job creation, economic output, and spending power. 💸

That is why we are proud to help break down systemic barriers and help entrepreneurs of all backgrounds gain the resources and support they need to create strong, sustainable businesses.

Celebrate with us by tagging your favorite Latino-Owned Business and telling us why you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

Are you a small business owner struggling to understand which funding option is right for you? Check out our upcoming "Funding Your Business Webinar". 💹

Led by Prestamos Senior Business Advisor, Martin Mendoza, this no-cost webinar will walk you through various types of funding sources available in Arizona, explain the application process, and help you identify which option is the best for you!

Come with questions, and leave empowered to take the next steps to take your business to the next level! 🚀

💻 Online Webinar
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30
🔗 Register at www.prestamoscdfi.org/events
📅 Find our full calendar of events in our bio

From employee to business owner, Amalia Dominguez turned an opportunity into a thriving business. 💫

After taking ownership of Martha’s Income Tax, Amalia connected with Prestamos CDFI and received the financing and business education she needed to strengthen her operations and continue growing.

Her advice to fellow entrepreneurs? Never stop learning. Seek out classes, workshops, and events that help you build your knowledge and your business.

At Prestamos CDFI, we’re here to support you beyond financing—with business coaching, educational resources, and free workshops designed to help you grow.

Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Visit prestamoscdfi.org to explore financing and business coaching opportunities.

📚 Find upcoming free workshops and courses at prestamoscdfi.org/events/

Like many entrepreneurs, Ixela learned that passion alone isn't always enough to build a sustainable business. After connecting with Prestamos CDFI, she gained the funding and guidance needed to invest in marketing, grow Gutic Enterprises, and take her business to new heights. 📈

Today, Ixela is more confident than ever in her business, proving that with the right strategy, support, and access to capital, big dreams can become lasting success. 🧡

Ready to write your own success story? Visit prestamoscdfi.org to learn how Prestamos CDFI can help your business grow.

Sierra Vista entrepreneurs, this one's for you! 🚀

Ready to take the next step in growing your business? Join us for a FREE educational workshop designed to help small business owners better understand the financing and growth resources available in Arizona.

Learn about the SSBCI program, the loan application process, and how to prepare your business to become capital-ready. Gain practical insights, ask questions, and leave with tools to help move your business forward. 📈

📍Community Innovation Center
(4251 Enterprise Way, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635)
📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
🔗 Register at www.prestamoscdfi.org/events

Lead by industry experts, this Alternative Capital and Economic Development Roundtable event will feature panel discussions designed to give you insight on funding options, investment tools and support organizations to elevate impact opportunities in your community.

Event Details:
🗓️: Thursday, July 9
⏰: 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍: Plaza de Sueños Event Hall, San Antonio TX
💻: Virtual Option Available

Panel Topics Include:
✅ Opportunity Zones, SSBCI and SBA 504 Lending
✅ Small Business Lending
✅ New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) 101

Register today and join the conversation!
🔗 https://economicroundtable.eventbrite.com