FOOD &\; BEVERAGE POWER HOUR
\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION
\n\nThinking about starting a food or beverage business? Join us for our monthly Food &\; Beverage Power Hour&mdash\;a dynamic\, interactive session designed to help you navigate the industry with confidence. Connect with experienced food &\; beverage business advisors and fellow entrepreneurs\, gain practical insights\, and access valuable resources to kickstart or grow your business.
\n\nWhat to Expect:
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- No formal presentation&mdash\;just real conversations! This is a casual\, interactive session where we encourage you to turn your camera on and engage. \n
- Connect &\; collaborate with SBDC Food &\; Beverage advisors and like-minded entrepreneurs. \n
- Get clarity on your next steps and gain actionable advice to move forward with confidence. \n
\nINSTRUCTOR
Wesley Quach
\n\nWesley is a business advisor with the Alliance Small Business Development Center\, part of the San Diego Imperial Valley SBDC Network. While working in San Diego'\;s startup tech industry\, Wesley developed a strong passion for cultivating and growing San Diego'\;s innovation ecosystem. That passion grew and expanded to assisting all small businesses\, including '\;mom and pop'\; shops on main street\, ensuring that they have the tools\, knowledge\, and resources to be successful. In 2013\, Wesley co-founded the popular San Diego Night Market and is involved with organizing other food related events such as the Taste of Convoy and the Downtown San Diego Chinese New Year Fair. In 2018\, Wesley co-founded Popo Bros\, a pop-up food business specializing in Asian desserts.
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Daisy Alonso
\n\nDaisy Alonso is a seasoned bilingual (English and Spanish) professional with extensive experience in community development\, real estate\, and business counseling. Her career reflects a deep commitment to social justice and economic empowerment. Daisy'\;s skills include community building\, resident services\, real estate market analysis\, client relations\, microenterprise development\, and business counseling. Her dedication to social justice and community empowerment has led to successful collaborations with educational institutions and local organizations. Her educational background includes professional development and training workshops focused on social justice pedagogy\, economic empowerment\, and community engagement. Daisy Alonso'\;s comprehensive experience and unwavering dedication to community development\, real estate\, and business support underscore her as a versatile and impactful professional. She continues to make significant contributions to the communities she serves\, fostering growth and empowerment at every step.
\n\nCOURSE FORMAT \; \;
\n\nThis session is available as a live webinar. Upon sign-up\, you'\;ll receive a link to the webinar.
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