Bham is Open to Business neighbor!

Latin@ and Entrepreneur@

Latino entrepreneurs don't just start businesses.

They are building a legacy of generational wealth, of doors that open, of barriers that break down.

Every step we take—whether starting a business, buying a home, educating ourselves financially, or helping another neighbor grow—multiplies the impact on our families and the entire community.

Because creating prosperity is not just for one person.

It's for those around you and all those who come after you.

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Current landscape of Hispanic entrepreneurship in Alabama

📈 According to the Small Business Administration (SBA, 2025), Hispanics represent:

• 4.2% of the state's workforce

• 4.0% of small business owners in Alabama

• Approximately 17,293 Hispanic-owned businesses

• Of these, around 1,293 already employ other workers.

Every Hispanic business is not only a source of income,

It is a source of employment, family stability and economic value for the entire state.

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HICA: where many dreams begin to take shape

Whether you're starting your business, formalizing an idea, or looking to grow, HICA (Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama) is your best ally:

✔️ Entrepreneurship classes in Spanish

✔️ Personalized support

✔️ Affordable microloans with the Camino Loan Program

✔️ Events like the Latino Opportunity Summit, designed to support our talent

👉 Learn about small business financing programs

👉 Follow us here for weekly support, resources, and updates.

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Creating wealth is a deliberate act

Wealth creation isn't a coincidence. It's a conscious strategy to transform your present and your children's future.

Data we cannot ignore:

🏠 Owning a home means having 27 times more wealth than renting.

💼 Being a business owner generates 5 times more wealth

📈 Investing in the stock market creates 10 times more wealth than not investing in it.

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Why is it so important to talk about wealth?

Because wealth gives us freedom.

🌟 To be better parents, partners, and caregivers

🌟 To live with purpose and leave a legacy

🌟 To break cycles and open new paths

Reflect:

What kind of freedom do you want to build for yourself and your family?

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Recommendations for moving forward

✅ Visit your city's Chamber of Commerce

🤝 Connect with other Latin entrepreneurs

📸 Show what you do: your story deserves to be shared

🌱 Get involved with your community — giving is also growing

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Starting a business is not easy, but it is worth it.

Because your story matters.

Your business matters.

And above all, you matter.

🎉 We're happy to have you here and call you our neighbor.

Count on me.

If you need ideas, support, or a voice to celebrate your achievements with you, I'm here.

Because in this community… we grow together. 💪🏽✨

With love,

Lis Hernández

Your REALTOR®, neighbor and ally