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🎓Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Business Development Training Graduates🎓

This January, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our Fall 2025 Business Development Training cohorts, marking the completion of an intensive eight-week journey of growth, learning, and transformation.

Entrepreneurs from both our English and Spanish cohorts came together to celebrate not only their business plans, but the courage it takes to invest in themselves, their families, and their futures. This milestone reflects what is possible when education, community, and opportunity come together.

✨To our graduates: Your courage to start, commit, and finish this journey matters. We are proud of you—keep going. ¡Sí se puede!
👉 Read the full graduation recap on our blog

🏆 Celebrating Our Award-Winning Businesses

As part of our Fall 2025 Business Development Training graduation, entrepreneurs presented their business plans during a final pitch competition. These businesses stood out for their clarity of vision, feasibility, financial understanding, and ability to communicate impact.

🏆Spanish Cohort Winners🏆

🥇 Mi Vaquita Bakery – Inspired by authentic Venezuelan flavors, Mi Vaquita Bakery combines handcrafted baked goods with a strong social mission rooted in community and purpose.

🥈 Mi Casita Laundry – After more than 20 years of perseverance, the only laundromat in Wimauma became a reality—meeting a critical community need through commitment and long-term vision.

🥉 Tofuri’s Cleaning Service – Led by founder Doriela Tofuri, this business stood out for its professionalism, attention to detail, and strong understanding of its market while serving Riverview and surrounding areas.

🏆English Cohort Winners🏆

🥇 Chef’s Mesa – Charcuterie & Catering – What began as charcuterie boards for friends and family has evolved into curated culinary experiences that bring people together across Tampa Bay.

🥈 Elegancia Canina en Ruedas – A thoughtful 24/7 mobile dog grooming concept designed to support busy families with convenient, safe, and accessible services delivered at home.

🥉 Dee'Z Wieners – A bold mobile hot dog concept with a Latin twist, recognized for its creative idea, strong brand personality, and memorable presentation.

👉 Read the full story of our Fall 2025 award-winning businesses

Discover their journeys, ideas, and what inspired their success in our latest blog post.
Read the Winners’ Stories

🌟The success stories you just read about from our Fall 2025 graduates began in this very same following training program—one that is now launching in a new location: Tampa Bay! In partnership with AITI at their new campus.👇
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Business Development Training in Tampa

Spanish Training

If you’re ready to turn your idea into action or strengthen your existing business, this Business Development Training (in Spanish) will give you the tools, guidance, and community to move forward with confidence. Hosted by Enterprising Latinas at the AITI Águilas International facilities.

So Yummy Birrieria Recognized by Restaurant Guru

We love celebrating the wins of our community 💛

We’re proud to give a shout-out to So Yummy Birrieria for being recognized as a Recommended Restaurant by Restaurant Guru 2025.

This recognition highlights the dedication, hard work, and passion behind this local business.

✨Congratulations to the So Yummy Birrieria team for continuing to make an impact and representing our entrepreneurial community with excellence!
Join the interest list HERE and start your loan process today!

🗂️ Annual Report Filing – Florida Businesses

If you own a business in Florida, it’s important to keep it active by filing your Annual Report with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. The deadline to file is May 1.

Please be cautious of emails or mail that appear to come from government agencies. Many of these are third-party companies that look official and may charge $200–$300 to file on your behalf.

You can file your Annual Report yourself using the official state website. To complete the filing, you’ll need your Document Number, which can be found in the upper right corner of your Articles of Organization (LLC) or Articles of Incorporation (corporation).


The state filing fee typically ranges between $125–$150, depending on your business type.

⚠️ If the Annual Report is not filed by May 1, a $400 penalty plus late fees will apply.
👉 File directly using the official state website.

💰 Sales Tax Payments – Important Update

If your business is registered to collect and pay sales tax, please note that the payment process has recently changed.

To avoid errors or delays, we recommend reviewing the updated videos and resources that explain how to submit your sales tax payments correctly under the new process.
👉 View resources and payment guidance.

Business Essentials For Food vendors: Food Delivery Integrations

ChowNow

Branded ordering (moderate fee)
ChowNow ↗

Organization & Productivity

Slack

Team communication and collaboration.
Slack ↗

Online Presence

MailerLite

For email marketing to stay connected with customers.
MailerLite ↗

Marketing & Customer Management

Constant Contact

Email marketing for small businesses.
Constant Contact ↗

Financial Workshops

In partnership with local banks, Enterprising Latinas is offering free workshops to help you build financial skills for life and business.
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Educational Workshops

Practical workshops with local experts to help you get organized, protect your business, master your finances, and turn your ideas into action.
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