How Comcast Is Helping Latinx-Owned Small Businesses Continue Steady Growth During The Pandemic
It’s estimated that by 2050, Hispanic businesses will add 1.4 trillion dollars to the US economy, which means that $18 trillion would be funneled into the U.S. economy.
Latinx-owned businesses are leading growth across all industries. This is unique since other minority groups, particularly Black business owners, have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and have yet to fully recover.
Despite the growth, Latinx business owners still have certain hurdles to overcome. 70% of Latinx-owned businesses are self-funded, and have experienced difficulty securing loans from big banks.
To help bridge this disparity, Comcast and Telemundo have partnered with HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement) and Prospera to further elevate Hispanic businesses.
According to a news release, the partnership will expand the impact of these organizations, including the development of a 10 session course for female entrepreneurs and grants awarded to small business owners in the surrounding areas