The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund was first created in Tampa in 1991 , and later adopted in Orlando in 1995 , to provide quality bilingual and bicultural technical assistance to the minority business community . HBIF is a 501 ( c )( 3 ), not for profit corporation registered in the State of Florida . It provides this technical assistance free of charge to budding minority entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses through its one-on-one approach , and a variety of other business development programs .
HBIF achieves this by performing a thorough analysis of the prospective business or initiative . Working together with the entrepreneur and other business professionals , analysis are made to
determine his / her strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and challenges as well as those of their business . This process provides the entrepreneur with a customized service package that addresses the short and long-term needs of his / her business .
The people we serve are : a . Minority entrepreneurs who wish to start a small business , b . Minorities who already own and operate a small business but need assistance with finance , marketing , accounting or any other aspects of their operation .
In addition to our primary one-on-one services , we also conduct various other entrepreneurial development programs such as :
a . Hispanic Business Seminar Series b . How to Start a Business , Orientation
Seminar
As an economic development organization HBIF strengthens the local / regional economy by providing quality business
technical assistance and training to small businesses in the local community . We not only prepare the minority entrepreneur to be successful , but we also encourage and promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the community .
Small business is the lifeblood of Florida ’ s economy as real economic growth and development come from smaller and more entrepreneurial companies . Minority owned small businesses will play an increasingly important role in enhancing and impacting the economic growth and prosperity of our State .
The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund can be contacted at 813-980-2765 or at www . HBIFTampa . org .
Grand Opening !
Erika ' s Fashion Accesories
Erika ’ s Fashion Accessories located at 2202 W . Waters Avenue , Suite 8 in Tampa , opened its doors recently , for business in Tampa .
When we visited Erika ’ s we were very impressed and excited . Erika ’ s offers many exclusive fashion accessories . Featuring the latest in fashion , Erikas offers a unique shopping experience and distributor pricing .
Erika ' s
Fashion Accesories
2202 W . Waters Ave , Suite 8 Tampa , Florida 33604 ( 813 ) 932-3285
Ladies , prepare to be “ wow ’ d ” by her unique and gorgeous purses and her incredible line of fashion jewelry . I guarantee you , you will not be able to walk out of there without purchasing a few items , but you will be thrilled with your purchases ! ( I know we were !)
- Erika ’ s also offers custom made Purses , hand made in N . Y or Italy !
Owner Erika Loaiza invites you to visit her soon . She will be celebrating her “ official ” Grand-Opening soon – stay tuned to our website : www . Latin- Connections . com for details !
1st . & 2nd . Fridays R 4 Networking Socials !