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 business 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
“We get up everyday determined to help as many people as possible!”
“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.”