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Accelerates Latina immigrant-led cooperative businesses through seed funding, tailored support, leadership coaching, and business incubation, helping founders overcome barriers and dedicate time to growing ventures that benefit their communities and create economic opportunities.
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Learn more →Provides a 12-month journey offering structure, guidance, and accountability to help entrepreneurs launch, stabilize, and scale their businesses, with access to community, learning, and capital—especially supporting underinvested founders.
Learn more →Provides hands-on support for entrepreneurs and small businesses through funding access, mentoring, training, and educational workshops to foster self-sufficiency, economic advancement, and community growth in the Central Valley.
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