Entrepreneurship for All, or EforAll, announced its Longmont Summer 2023 Accelerators on Thursday. The national nonprofit organization will launch its summer program on July 10.
EforAll is dedicated to providing no-cost training, mentorship and support to local entrepreneurs. This includes it EparaTodos program which is designed to assist Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs.
“By cultivating a diverse cohort of driven individuals, our program strives to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that celebrates the unique talents and ideas of each participant,” said Seth Levine, local entrepreneur and chair of the Advisory Board.
New cohorts will take part in a year-long accelerator program beginning with a three-month intensive business training course in July. EforAll will launch another cohort in the winter. During the process, participants are matched with three mentors who guide them through the journey of business ownership.
This summer’s cohort includes:
- Millie Segura of Advocacy Consultants Network will provide bilingual services supporting individuals with disabilities, specializing in special speech needs and culturally sensitive care.
- Lucero Castro-Frederic of Bright Light Consulting is looking to provide consultancy services for small businesses, specializing in health, emotional well-being and employee and customer retention, with a focus on growth and empowerment.
- Patricia Borrego of Clean & Clear will develop a professional cleaning business specializing in office and factory cleaning services, providing efficient and reliable solutions for clean workspaces.
- Jean Castro and Johanna Paris with Cunaguaro Studios LLC will use photography and audiovisual services that transform specific client needs into exceptional visual content.
- Jose Sanchez Rodriguez with El Jefe de Jefes will provide landscape design and management startup, dedicated to creating captivating outdoor spaces and turning clients’ visions into stunning realities.
- Obdulia Escobedo of Handmade Lula will use handcrafted knit, crochet and sewing products to offer educational services to promote mindful crafting and a mindful lifestyle.
- Kelvin Melgar and Johanny Amya of Montenegro Coffee HN will export high-quality coffee from Honduras, prioritizing fair prices for local farmers and aiming to create a legacy for their families.
- Kate and Sam Steven of Garden of Oz will empower individuals in sustainable gardening through Bokashi composting and thriving communities.
- Katie Larson who owns Katie Larson Studio will offer quilt and sewing patterns, inspiring creativity and providing handmade goods for creative journeys.
- Gina Yeager with Rocky Mountain Pelvic Health, LLC will provide solutions for pelvic issues and orthopedic support care and holistic life-supporting services.
- Maria I. Rendon Saldarriaga with Sana Providence supports high-achieving mom entrepreneurs in pursuing personal aspirations, by offering coaching, mentoring, and online courses for a balanced and meaningful life.
- Maya Gurarie of Stellar LLC will create interactive name tags with patented 3D AR markers, linking to lifelike images and videos, and plans to expand AR products for enhanced interaction at events.
- D.L. Pos Ryant from The Peace & Humanity Smoothie Bus envisions expanding from a Smoothie Bus to a community-centered cafe, prioritizing nutrition, wellness, workforce development, and community engagement.
- Joy Concepcion at TreeFish will start a nonprofit supporting Denver’s neurodivergent community through individual coaching, social groups, advocacy and education for awareness and understanding.
“At the heart of our mission lies a deep understanding of the multi-faceted value generated by supporting an entrepreneurial community.” says Regina Rodríguez-Manzanet, executive director of EforAll Longmont. “It is our firm belief that when entrepreneurs are nurtured and supported, they can become powerful agents of change, positively impacting not only their own lives, and that of their families, but also the wider community."
