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Mission: Closing the Gap! The Mission of the Multicultural Business Alliance is to promote business and economic equity amongst marginalized groups whom are business owners or entrepreneurs in Southern California and beyond.
Results: The Multicultural Business Alliance is a collective force dedicated to uplifting small businesses in marginalized communities. Building bridges and empowering communities through entrepreneurship. In the last year alone, we have created opportunity for small businesses to get certified across multiple government agencies such as Department of General Services, System Award Management System, and local certifications with LA/IE counties as well LA/San Pedro Port. MBA has consulted with over 300 business to date this fiscal year and helped with building companies from inception along with licensing and permits. We foster resilience amongst struggling industries by providing guidance based on data shared by our partners. And we pave the way for a brighter future together Cultivating Multicultural Business Leaders, we’re dedicated to fostering an alliance that strengthens businesses, uplifts entrepreneurs, and supports leaders. Together we’ve created equitable opportunities for all with inclusivity. Our Multicultural Business Alliance is here to empower leaders and organizations of all sizes, our mission is to serve the many not the few. In fiscal year 2022, we closed our books of helping small businesses acquire over 1.5 million in grants and private funding, built over 50 companies from inception, consulted over 75 in business, and gave back to the community. The start of 2023 has allowed us to grow exponentially and now with our highly customized Business Academy programming tailored to the unique needs of small businesses we have partnered up with other organizations that share our same mission and vision to support Micro and Small businesses. we believe in breaking the mold of cookie-cutter approaches. Our customizable business strategies and assessments pave the way for effective growth and excellence. Empowering small businesses, one voice at a time. Advocating for change, bridging the gap between local government and entrepreneurs. Join us in building a thriving, inclusive economy that uplifts communities. Together, we can create lasting impact and fuel growth for all. Achievements & Awards: University of Southern California “Business to Bridges” Cohort- Graduate 2021 BIZFED- Organization Recognition 2022 California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce- Affiliate of the Year 2022 Los Angeles Business Journal- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium and Awards 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal- Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards 2023 Los Angeles Times B2B- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion National Latina Business Women Association Inland Empire- Latina Executive of the Year 2023
Target demographics: Minority Owned Small Businesses
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100+ businesses, and procured over 1.5 million in funding for small business and advocate on current laws that affect small business.
Geographic areas served: Southern California
Programs: Business development, business plans, strategic planing, swot, tows, business admin/management, financial planning, grants, loans, networking, match-making, procurement, certifications, and much more.