Latina Women in Business Conference set for May 3

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Jessica Campos, Women’s Business Center director, 402.870.1521 jessicac@cfra.org; Teresa Hoffman, senior communications associate, 402.687.2100 ext. 1012, teresah@cfra.org

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SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA – Registration is now open for the second annual Latina Women in Business Conference: Es Tu Turno, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Small Business Administration. The event is in Spanish only.

The one-day conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and close by 3:30 p.m.

The conference is dedicated to developing Latino women entrepreneurship in Nebraska, and features opportunities to share, learn, and network.

“At this one-day event, you will be connected with resources to help you and hear inspiring stories from peers,” said Jessica Campos, director of Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center. “If you currently own a business or are considering starting one, this conference is for you.”

Sessions will focus on marketing, leadership, financial wellness, and how to avoid predatory lending. Latina business owners on a panel will talk about opening a business during the pandemic and thriving during COVID.

To register, visit cfra.org/EsTuTurno. For more information, contact Campos at 402.870.1521 or jessicac@cfra.org.

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Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if requested in advance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.