Latinx Business Owners have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a discussion on financial resources for Latinx owned businesses.
Moderator:
Diana Alfaro, Latino Business Development Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) – Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)
Panelists:
• Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt, Branch Manager, Springfield, IL Branch Office, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Susana Meza, Vice President, Community Impact Wintrust
• Manuel Flores, President and CEO, SOMERCOR
• Maggie Rivera, Owner of La Alcancia and La Michoacána Sabrosa
