Opportunity/Business

Voter Registration Deadline & General Election Voting Dates

The last day to register to vote for the Cities and Schools-General and Special Elections is Thursday, April 7, 2022. Early Voting will begin Monday, April 25, 2022, through Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The last day to apply for a Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked): is Tuesday, April 26, 2022. And, Election Day will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022. All early polling locations on the dates, times, and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org

Fechas de votación de las elecciones generales

El último día para registrarse para votar en las Elecciones Generales y Especiales de Ciudades y Escuelas es el jueves 7 de abril de 2022. La votación anticipada comenzará el lunes 25 de abril de 2022 hasta el martes 3 de mayo de 2022. El último día para solicitar una boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos): es el martes 26 de abril de 2022. Y el día de las elecciones será celebrada el sábado 7 de mayo de 2022. Todos los sitios de votación adelantada en las fechas, horarios y localidades que se listan a www. votelubbock.org

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

MAY 3RD, 2022

8:00AM TO 1:00PM

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 17-23, 2022

America's story has been marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things, make things better, and solve problems when we work together. During National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022 we celebrate the profound impact of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. Every one of us has a role to play in making our communities and our country stronger. Despite Hispanic Americans’ long traditions of involvement in volunteer groups, including trade and professional associations, and women’s and men’s clubs and unions, their numbers are underrepresented in contemporary volunteer programs. “Mainstream volunteer programs have not reached out sufficiently to include as diverse a volunteer pool as possible” to accommodate cultural differences in such programs. Experts recommend that in this era of rising needs and limited resources Hispanics’ talents should be mobilized through the aggressive recruitment, training, and stimulation of volunteers. As such, for Hispanics find an organization that shares similar interests to you. Veterans - you know the drill. Happy Volunteer Appreciation week from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Tickets Available for 2022 Adelante Awards Gala

FRAZIER ALUMNI PAVILION

(2680 DRIVE OF CHAMPIONS)

• Join us in celebrating small business in an “Out of this World” theme.

• Attend to expand your business opportunities, network with vendors, learn about small and disadvantaged business programs, and to have fun!

• Great opportunity to build a relationship with potential clients and partners.

• The expo provides business owners with a forum for building strategic partnerships through a mutual exchange of information with business representatives.

• Bring business cards for High-Velocity check in and a chance to win giveaways. Tickets for the 6th Annual “Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that showcases and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, are now available. Los Hermanos Familia will honor individuals will be acknowledged in various categories from Education, Business, First Responder, and more. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Art Cuevas who has continuously paved the trail for others. The Adelante Awards Gala is LHF's largest fundraiser and benefits many of its programs. And this year's gala theme will be in coordination with the day of the child, day of the book observance that is part of the literacy efforts of Los Hermanos Familia. This year's event is chaired by Jonathan & Kim Phillips. Ticket purchase will include a cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment, and great networking opportunity all for a good cause. For a table sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

Professional Development

FREE GED TEST PREPARATION

CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org.

FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES

for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!!

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES

Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SE-

GUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE

ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN

Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409.

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY

CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story or call (806)792-1212

Business & Opportunity Updates

WEBINAR - HOW TO FINANCE

YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Date: 4/6,4/12, 4/18, 4/20, 4/26, 4/28 12 pm. Learn the basics of small business loans. This knowledge can apply to startup businesses, existing businesses wanting to expand, or loans for franchisees or to buy an existing business. Registration Deadline: 4/6/22 12:10 PM (CDT) Fee: No Fee .Contact: Rebecca Castilleja (806) 745-1637

HOW TO START YOUR OWN

BUSINESS Sat., April 9, 12 – 2 pm, at Patterson Library. Lunch provided. Preregistration is required at: https://nwtsbdc. ecenterdirect.com/events/15751

BUSINESS FINANCING AND AC-

COUNTING 101 Sat., April 16, 112 – 2 pm, at Patterson Library. Lunch provided. Pre-registration is required at: https://nwtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15752 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION In this webinar, we look at strategies to find and hire motivated candidates and explore the psychology behind what keeps employees at a job Date: 4/28/22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT) Registration Deadline: 4/28/22 2:00 PM (CDT) Fee: No Fee. Contact: Ashton Darrow (806) 745-3973. TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. Instruction books are available in English only at the moment. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs.gov. BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff. All information will be held in strict confidence. For a counseling sessions call (806) 745-1637.

2021 State of Latino

Entrepreneurship Report

Last year, the State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report revealed that Latino-owned businesses have become the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. small business ecosystem. This year’s 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report continues to analyze the impact of Latino-owned businesses, with a focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Latino-owned employer businesses (LOBs) compared to White-owned employer businesses (WOBs). The report was conducted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business in conjunction with the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) and is their seventh annual report and their largest survey to date. This year, the State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report surveyed 15,000 business owners— 7,500 Latino-owned employer businesses and 7,500 non-Latino, Whiteowned employer businesses as a benchmark comparison group. Among its many findings, the report took a specific look at how the pandemic has impacted businesses in 2021 and found that businesses fared better in 2021 than 2020. Over three-fourths of businesses reported moderate impact however that impact has lessened from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, research-based on employer firms found that Latinos are increasing their number of employees at a much faster rate than their white counterparts and are more likely to provide opportunities for growth and advancement for their employees. As the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. business population, Latinos continue to start businesses at a faster rate than all others — 44% growth in the number of businesses in the last 10 years compared to just 4% for non-Latinos. Currently, there are over 5 million Latino-owned businesses, and this number will only continue to grow. The following key insights highlight the opportunities and challenges facing Latino business owners since the COVID-19 pandemic, offering important data that business owners, employers, and organizations can use to support Latino business owners and minimize their struggles so that Latino businesses continue to thrive.

According to the 2020 Census, Latinos now make up 19% of the total U.S. population, or 62.1 million people having grown 23% since 2010.1 In addition to representing a formidable consumer base, with Latino consumption totaling $1.85 trillion, 2 Latinos continue to start businesses at a faster rate than all others — 44% growth in the number of businesses in the last 10 years compared to just 4% for non-Latinos.3 These growing consumption and business ownership trends result in $2.75 trillion of total economic output by Latinos in the United States.4 As Latinos continue to play an important role in the U.S. economy through business ownership and job creation, we highlight below key findings on the opportunities and challenges facing this fast-growing segment of the business population. All data reported henceforth refer to Latino-owned employer businesses (LOBs), with at least one paid employee other than the owner, and White-owned employer businesses (WOBs), unless stated otherwise.

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