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Lazos Global is a bilingual learning platform offering flexible, self-paced courses in English and Spanish. Created for people who adapt to quickly changing environments, we provide values-driven education that fits your life.
Who We Are
Mission
Business Alianzas is a community of small business owners, emergent entrepreneurs, and organizations collaborating to connect and forge professional partnerships. Alianzas members have integrated into a robust referral network to ensure equitable access to bilingual resources and opportunities to grow small businesses. We believe that collaboration, business-to-business relationships, and networking create a synergy for economic growth in our community.
Why Business Alianzas?
Alianza means alliance or coalition in Spanish.
noun
- a union or association formed for mutual benefit
- a relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities
Business Alianzas is powered by the Puente Cultural Integration Team, lead by Bridget Espinosa.
Connect
Business Alianzas hosts a series of frequent networking events to help businesses connect to each other and to resources. We are trusted connectors with established relationships with small business owners. Join us for a cup of coffee or a cocktail soon!
Build
With our partners, we provide bilingual training, capacity building, coaching, and entrepreneurial workshops to specifically address challenges for our clients & members using outcome-based, innovative, inclusive program (re)design.
Lead
Business Alianzas provides leadership and program framework for the agencies and organizations that provide equitable access to opportunities to minority small businesses, especially women & immigrants.
Forging Relationships
- Quarterly Resource &
Opportunity Events - Networking Events
- Trilingual Outreach
- Referrals to Partner Members
1:1 Coaching & TA
Puente can provide customized coaching and direct technical assistance for your business. From start-up support, branding, LLC, EIN, and referrals, to goal setting, SWOT evaluation, marketing and promotion. We can also assist you with grant and loan applications.
Advocacy
The Founding Partners and Members of Business Alianzas have formed long-standing partnerships with nonprofit organizations, banking partners, government agencies and collaboratively advocate for equitable programs at every level.
What Our Partners Say
“As first time entrepreneurs being members of Business Alianzas/Puente Cultural Integration has provided us with access to valuable information, guidance and resources. We had a vision and lots of retail and managerial experience but were not prepared for the complexities involved in owning a brick-and-mortar. Bridget and her team have always made members their first priority.”
“We are very thankful for the Puente Team! When we felt like giving up they gave us hope to keep pushing. At times business life can be tough. It’s not as easy as it seems, but when you have a team behind you like the Puente Team it just makes it that much easier. “
“We get up everyday determined to help as many people as possible!”
“I consider Puente Cultural Integration and Business Alianzas a team that has brought resources and helped strengthen my business. Thanks to one of their events my husband was able to establish a connection with another entrepreneur which has benefitted his company by allowing him to have more work. ”
“Bridget helped me grow in a way that she’s pushing me to learn how to run a business. She’s always there to push me and make sure I’m on top of my game. She’s showing me how to run a business the right way and to make sure I’m on track with doing what needs to be done to make sure my company is doing everything the correct way.”
Blog – Puente Cultural Integration Puente Cultural Integration
- Lost in Translation: Menus
by vincentllora on February 2, 2026¡Hola, amigos! Ever chuckled at “Old Clothes” (Ropa Vieja) on a menu, or got lost wondering how “Flutes” (Flautas) might be eaten? Hilarious examples of food translation gone wrong are everywhere! Remember, while a botched translation might leave diners scratching their heads, the right words can entice them to try a new dish they’re unfamiliar
- Building Bridges: How Conexión, Puente, and Lazos Global Work Together to Empower Communities
by Suzanne Ball on September 30, 2025How the Organizations Connect To put it simply: Puente de Conexión (Conexión) – Our nonprofit arm. Focused on community empowerment, intercultural programming, and fiduciary management for grants that serve local nonprofits and initiatives. Puente Cultural Integration (Puente/PCI) – Our for-profit sister organization. Dedicated to social enterprise, consulting, and innovation projects that support long-term sustainability. Lazos Global – A platform born from this collaboration. Provides accessible, bilingual online education for individuals and businesses across borders.
- Hello world!by vincentllora on February 28, 2025
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