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The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Greater Orlando, Inc. (HBIF) is the leading Hispanic economic development, nonprofit organization specializing in providing free bilingual technical assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business in Central Florida.

The HBIF was created to provide bilingual technical assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident to help them succeed in their industries.

Some of the specialized services the HBIF offers are the following:

· Loan preparation and financial planning
· Business and marketing plans preparation
· Legal and accounting advice
· Web page development
· Business workshops in both English and Spanish (open to permanent
residents and non-residents)

HBIF is celebrating 10 years of promoting the Hispanic entrepreneur, providing programs and creating partnerships to enhance the economic development of the Hispanic business community.

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Congratulations to the Hispanic entrepreneurs recognized at our
10th Annual Success Stories Luncheon. Thank you sponsors for your
support and commitment to Hispanic entrepreneurship.

Click here for photos of the event and more information.

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SPECIAL SEMINARS FREE OF CHARGE

All seminars are free of charge and presented in Spanish. If you are interested in attending one of our seminars, please reserve your seat by contacting us at 407-428-5872 or via e-mail atcontact@hbiforl.org.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2005 HBIF Hispanic Business Seminar Series>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>presented by:

Disney/SBA National Entrepreneur Center
315 East Robinson St., Ste. #100, Orlando, FL 32801

Business Etiquette and Negotiation Techniques
Thursday, November 3, 2005, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Osceola Heritage Park
Extension Services, Meeting Room 162
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Preparing Your Business for the Upcoming Tax Season
Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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ORIENTATION FREE OF CHARGE

HBIF offers every week orientation sessions free of charge about how to establish or expand a business in Florida. We provide information about licenses, requirements, financing and how our organization can assist you, free of charge, establish or expand your business.

TIME, DATE AND LOCATION:

Every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce, located at 1425 E. Vine St., Conference Room, Kissimmee, FL 34744.

Every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Disney/SBA National Entrepreneur Center located at 315 E. Robinson St., Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32801.

If you are interested in attending an orientation session, please reserve your seat by contacting us at 407-428-5872 or via e-mail at contact@hbiforl.org.