You're invited to the 2021 NAHJ Conference! Join the USHCC at this panel on Friday, July 16th at 1PM ET featuring Jenny Flores, Ana Valdez, Ramiro Cavazos & Lyanne Alfaro. This session is presented by our partners at Wells Fargo! Register here: nahj2021.org/registration

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Normalize speaking about finances. #NAHJ2021 “So many people get intimidated by finances…speak about your goals and difficult changes you may need to make as an initial step to take ownership of your financial situation.” Wells Fargo Family Dynamics Consultant Mariana Martinez.

Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET during #NAHJ2021 to discuss the current state of Hispanic small businesses post-pandemic, their impact on the national economy and how they can move forward confidently. Lyanne Alfaro Ramiro A. Cavazos Ana Valdez and Wells Fargo Jenny Flores USHCC NAHJ

Today at 1 p.m. ET during #NAHJ2021, we are discussing the current state of Hispanic small businesses post-pandemic, their impact on the national economy and how they can move forward confidently. Lyanne Alfaro Ramiro A. Cavazos Ana Valdez and Wells Fargo Jenny Flores USHCC NAHJ

We are going live in a few minutes for #NAHJ2021 ! Register to join the live, virtual panel at 10 a.m. PST to learn about The New, New Normal: The state of Hispanic small businesses as they rebuild and reopen post-pandemic. Moderated by: Lyanne Alfaro

This panel has just started! Join to learn about the state of #Hispanic small businesses post-pandemic! #NAHJ2021 Wells Fargo NAHJ #Latino #smallbiz

While Latino businesses are resilient, they’re in a vulnerable state. Wells Fargo started the Open For Business Fund to help provide small businesses with loans, grants, technical assistance and to support organizations providing that support #diversity #smallbiz #NAHJ2021 NAHJ

“Many of our businesses survived by being creative, reinventing themselves… The businesses able to operate today are businesses that are hungry and more prepared for this new economy.” USHCC NAHJ #NAHJ2021 #smallbiz #COVID19 #diversity

#Latino businesses approved for #PPP at half the rate as white-owned businesses. Why? Many Latino entrepreneurs didn’t have banking relationships, resulting in lack of access, support systems, awareness of programs #NAHJ2021 NAHJ Wells Fargo USHCC Ana Valdez #smallbiz

“Capital is the goal for businesses to survive. Don’t be afraid to take rejection and learn from it. Learn how your application can be stronger.” USHCC Wells Fargo Ana Valdez #NAHJ2021 NAHJ

“This was a wake up call for businesses that thought they could get away with not having a bank or technical assistance. That’s a painful lesson but good news.” Ana Valdez talks state of Hispanic small business post pandemic during #NAHJ2021 panel NAHJ Wells Fargo USHCC

“Most #smallbusinesses in this country have under 500 employees, 80% of Latino businesses have revenue under $1 million, but only half had a banking relationship prior to the pandemic.” Ramiro A. Cavazos USHCC Wells Fargo Lyanne Alfaro Ana Valdez NAHJ #NAHJ2021

“Latinas is the fasted growing segment for small business startups… but the networks they need aren’t always there and access to capital is a concern… women need the support of banks and ecosystem.” Lyanne Alfaro Wells Fargo NAHJ #NAHJ2021

Latinas need help in increased childcare & incentives on how to fulfill needs we culturally have.. our focus on our children’s education should continue to be a priority. There needs to be more data so we can create programs that address Latina-specific needs. #NAHJ2021 Ana Valdez

“LatinA-owned businesses is the fastest growing segment of small business startups. But women are having to become teachers, caregivers, psychologists of others during this pandemic and step away...” Wells Fargo USHCC Ramiro A. Cavazos Ana Valdez Lyanne Alfaro #NAHJ2021 NAHJ

Our community has to have a bigger voice. We can contribute at every table. Investing in the Latino community is investing in the US economy. Ana Valdez during #NAHJ2021 panel on Hispanic #smallbusiness Wells Fargo NAHJ Lyanne Alfaro USHCC

“Journalists! Cover our data!” Says Ana Valdez. Cover the numbers that show how the Latino community has superpowers. “We need stories about us. We are hard working. Our results show who we are.” #NAHJ2021 NAHJ Wells Fargo USHCC

So much incredible insight shared during this panel! Thank you to Lyanne Alfaro USHCC Ana Valdez and our very own Jenny Flores for taking the time to share about #Hispanic #SmallBusiness during #NAHJ2021. Watch the playback, everyone. So powerful! NAHJ