The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program is proud to launched free monthly forums tailored specifically for Hispanic small businesses.– The Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program launched free monthly forums to provide resources, support and networking opportunities to the Hispanic business community.Recommended Videos
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Jacksonville’s Hispanic community makes up a little more than 11% of the city’s population, according to data from the most recent U.S. Census. It’s one of the fastest-growing populations in Duval County. “We are excited to offer these forums in Spanish to better serve our Hispanic business community,” said Yanira “Yaya” Cardona, Hispanic outreach coordinator for the city of Jacksonville. “Our goal is to empower Hispanic small business owners with the knowledge and connections they need to thrive and contribute to the economic growth of Jacksonville.”