MCSC News
Announcing our upcoming class Empezando Business Academy in Bakersfield, California! Class starts Monday, August 6th at 6pm. See the video for more details and call (661) 567-0410 to register or for more info.
¡Anunciando nuestra próxima clase Empezando Business Academy en Bakersfield, California! La clase comienza el lunes, 6 de agosto a las 6 p.m. Vea el video para más detalles y llame al (661) 567-0410 para registrarse o para obtener más información.
Congratulations to the Spanish Empezando Spring graduates of 2018: Noemi Adame, Leticia Antunez, Valentin Bautista, Consuelo Carmona de Patricio, Crisanto Fuentes, Santos Giles, Federico Rameriz, Armando Salgado, and Nely Liliana Zepeda.
These hard working individuals earned their certificate of completion last Tuesday, May 15th. The "Empezando" Course is a twelve-week business training course that provided the students with knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to start and/or grow their own business. The results of these courses are a tangible business plan and a clear business proposal. Good job students!
Thank you to the instructor of the course Gabe Quiroz, the Board of Directors including President and Chairperson Anita Robinson, Treasurer Michael Chen, Secretary Kathy Marcove, and Members Nora Dominguez, Elizabeth Steinberg, and Polly Mertens. Thank you to the MCSC Women's Business Center Program Director Chuck Jehle and Program Coordinator Nikkole. Also, thank you to our Guest Speakers Carla Blandon and Francisco Ramirez.
Have you heard?! Women's Business Center client Las Delicias de Zacatecas has won "Best Burrito" in SLO County! We couldn't agree more. We love these burritos and our clients! If you are looking for a great place to eat and an award winning burrito, look no further. 12304 Los Osos Valley Road, SLO, CA.
May 2, 2018- 5C Holding, Inc., is a 100% women-owned and operated company that offers land based drilling services, hot shot, transportation, and demolition services throughout California. Cami Hogg, owner of 5C Holding, has been working with WBC consultant Angel Cottrell since September of 2017. SInce working together Cami has expanded her business, increased her sales, and retained 7 jobs. Cami's latest success is receiving "Energy Service of the Year" award for the Kern County Hispanic Chamber 7th Annual Small Business Luncheon & Awards.
Congratulations to this year's award recipients at the 7th annual Kern County Small Business Week Luncheon & Awards on May 2nd at the Bakersfield Marriott. Pictured above, front row - left to right: Geronimo Atriano and Natalia Atriano "Business of the Year - Atriano's Cleaners", Samantha Johnson "Rising Star Business of the Year" - Johnny's Take and Bake Pizza, Lydia Chaney "Family Owned Business of the Year" - South Street Digital, Eric Horn - South Street Digital, Cami Hogg "Energy Service Business of the Year" - 5C Holding Inc. Drilling and Transportation. Back row - left to right: Leticia Garza Velasquez "Woman Owned Business of the Year" - Mix Salon and Touch Up Bar, John Heath "Technology Business of the Year" - Alpha Technologies & Alarm System, Amy Langston - Johnny's Take and Bake Pizza, Audrey Post - South Street Digital.
Cami Hogg with WBC Consultant Angel Cottrell
Cami Hogg and family.
Gabriela has been one of our greatest success stories over the years! Hear from her about how we helped her start and grow her business. This is a great video and interview from Wells Fargo Bank, one of our valuable and generous sponsors!
We were honored to have Ariel Shannon of Bluebird Salon in San Luis Obispo speak at our Mighty Impact event this month. In case you missed it, check out her full speech here
Thank you, Ariel, for making a Mighty Impact!
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