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Join STEP's 4th Annual Pitch Competition!
Witness Stanislaus County's diverse entrepreneurs pitch for success! Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) is a community development corporation and non-profit that empowers our community through housing, small business, and affordable lending to promote the well-being of all residents. STEP created the Micro-Business Development Hub (MBDH) cohort in 2022 that focuses on serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and minority entrepreneurs throughout the county. Since the inception, we’ve had 11 cohorts with over 150 participants. Participants learned the basics from business plans, business structures, licensing/permitting, marketing, sales, funding, and financials. The MBDH provides the space for micro-business entrepreneurs in Stanislaus County to come together to learn from business experts, share their entrepreneurship experiences with each other, and build community. Cohort members who complete the course and meet requirements are then invited to a pitch competition. During this competition, they can share their business ideas and/or needs for a chance to win funds to help their business.
Join us at the State Theatre of Modesto: 1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354 to support local talent:
English Competition: Monday, August 25th, 5:30-8 PM
Spanish Competition: Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30-8 PM
Be part of this inspiring event and see the future of local business!
FREE of charge!
RSVP using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/8ymcbUmJgb (English event)
https://forms.office.com/r/7Ei1xLzcyZ (Spanish event)
¡Venga a la 4ª Competencia Anual de Negocios de STEP!
¡Sé testigo de cómo diversos emprendedores del Condado de Stanislaus presentan sus negocios para alcanzar el éxito! Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) es una corporación de desarrollo comunitario y una organización sin fines de lucro que empodera a nuestra comunidad a través de la vivienda, los pequeños negocios y los préstamos asequibles para promover el bienestar de todos los residentes. STEP creó un grupo y el Centro de Desarrollo de Microempresas (MBDH) en 2022, que se enfoca en servir a emprendedores y en todo el condado, enfocandose en la comunidad de minoritarios y ofreciendo servicios en español . Desde su inicio, hemos tenido 11 grupos con más de 150 participantes. Los participantes aprendieron los conceptos básicos, desde planes de negocios, estructuras comerciales, licencias/permisos, marketing, ventas, financiación y finanzas. El programa proporciona el espacio para que los emprendedores y microempresarios del Condado de Stanislaus se reúnan para aprender de expertos en negocios, compartir sus experiencias empresariales entre sí y construir comunidad. Los miembros del grupo que completan el curso y cumplen los requisitos son invitados a una competencia de presentación de negocio. Durante esta competencia, pueden compartir sus ideas y/o necesidades comerciales para tener la oportunidad de ganar fondos para ayudar a su negocio.
Acompáñanos en el State Theatre of Modesto: 1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354 para apoyar el talento local:
Competencia en inglés: Lunes, 25 de agosto, 5:30-8 PM
Competencia en español: Miércoles, 27 de agosto, 5:30-8 PM
¡Sé parte de este inspirador evento y descubre el futuro de los negocios locales!
Evento Gratuito.
Reserve su lugar usando el enlace: https://forms.office.com/r/7Ei1xLzcyZ (evento en Español) https://forms.office.com/r/8ymcbUmJgb (evento en Ingles)
Thankful for our event sponsors / Agradecidos a nuestros patrocinadores del evento:
Thankful for our event sponsors / Agradecidos a nuestros patrocinadores del evento:
Sponsorship opportunities still available
Oportunidades de patrocinio aún disponibles.
Contact Maria at (209) 718.5003 or MHernandez@stanep.org
STEP 2024 Pitch Competition and Cohorts
STEP 2023 Pitch Competition
How Do We Help?
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Increasing financial knowledge, skills, and opportunities.
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Developing and preserving affordable homeownership and rental homes.
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Connecting residents with affordable loan products that are accessible to modest income neighbors.
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Bringing together the public and private resources to build sustainable communities
About Us
Stanislaus Equity Partners works to connect neighbors, resources, and opportunities. As a Community Development Corporation, STEP works to mobilize communities, partnerships and investments through housing, small business services, and affordable lending to promote the well being of all residents.
Stanislaus Equity Partners was formed with the support of several stakeholders and partners, including a feasibility study grant provided by the Stanislaus Community Foundation, a $5 million seed capital grant from Stanislaus County, the initial fiscal sponsorship of City Ministry Network, and South Modesto Partnership 501(c)3 designation. Although newly formed, STEP’s leadership has several decades of experience working with underinvested communities and economic development.
What is a Community Development Corporation?
CDC’s are non-profit, community based organizations that secure private and public capital through development of both residential and commercial property. Additionally, these organizations undertake Economic Development efforts and offer programs which benefit the community. The types of projects and activities include: developing affordable housing; redeveloping properties to create mixed use, commercial and office projects; economic development and social programs; providing on-going property management; and in some instances, taking on certain City services that promote economic development within the communities they serve.
Permanent Supportive Housing
The James St, Apartments project is a seven unit, newly constructed complex that will provide permanent supportive housing for Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services clients who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. This project is a collaborative effort between City of Modesto, Stanislaus Affordable Housing Corporation, Stanislaus Equity Partners, and Stanislaus County BHRS. The James St. Project attracted $1.7 MM investment from the Project Homekey Program of the California Department of Housing and Community Development to serve some of Modesto's most vulnerable residents with a combination of affordable housing and supportive services designed to help vulnerable individuals and families using stable housing as a platform for health, recovery, and personal growth.
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