Looking for Some Inspiration?
If you need some energy or inspiration I can recommend one women who may provide that- Congresswomen Nydia Velasquez. She is a fierce and energetic woman who is completely dedicated to supporting small businesses.
This week at Brooklyn Borough Hall Velasquez opened a panel discussion about the current economic stimulus package and what has been implemented to help small business in America. The panel included CFO Paul Quintero of ACCION USA.
Quintero spoke warmly about AUSA’s commitment to its communities and the importance of collaboration within the industry. Velasquez resounded with extreme vigor and honesty about the role of government in helping small businesses. She talked about the importance of supporting institutions like AUSA, before leaving to attend a similar rally in Manhattan.
After the panel spoke, there was a short discussion and later entrepreneurs from diverse industries mingled to share ideas and learn more. I watched as Glamis Haro, an AUSA loan consultant representing Brooklyn listened to the challenges, hopes, and concerns of each individual and spoke wholeheartedly to them about their options for attaining capital through ACCION USA.
As I was leaving, in walked Velasquez again! She had finished her delivery at the other small business rally and was anxious to be in the crowd talking to entrepreneurs in Brooklyn. A young woman came running to give her a warm embrace and many other entrepreneurs gathered as the congresswomen lent an open ear. Velasquez, along with AUSA, understands that by supporting small businesses you are supporting something much larger.
Check out the video to see both the commitment and dedication conveyed by Velasquez and Quintero.
ACCION USA and Nydia Velasquez from Erica Dorn on Vimeo.
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