small business

Latina Businesswoman Maria Contreras-Sweet Confirmed as Head of Obama's Small Business Administration

In a time when congressional action is slow, at best, the U.S. Senate confirmed the third-ever Latina to head a Presidential Cabinet position. On Thursday, Maria Contreras-Sweet, a long-time leader in the Hispanic business community, was confirmed as the head of the Small Business Administration.

Skilled Immigrants Pump New Jobs into The Job Market Due to Their Abilities as "Unusually Successful" Entreprenuers

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

“Latinos are taking all of our jobs” is a statement that’s been disproven time-and-time again, but indisputable evidence that the contrary is true comes in the form of proof that immigrants are keen entrepreneurs, actually offering more jobs to the American job market, helping to enhance the local and national economy.

Borderland Businesses in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Eligible for Government Loans

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Several small non-agricultural establishments in the Paso del Norte borderland are eligible of loans through the U.S. Business Administration, due to droughts extending across the region.