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Posted on: January 29, 2025

[ARCHIVED] 12 Local Businesses Selected For San Luis' First Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Cohort

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San Luis, Arizona – The City of San Luis Economic Development Department, in partnership with Local First Arizona, is proud to announce the selection of 12 local businesses for the inaugural cohort of the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program.

Selected Businesses:

1. Taquería Aguilar LLC

2. Tortillería Recién Salidas

3. Helados Fiesta

4. Papantla Entertainment LLC

5. Las Machas de la Heidy

6. Bravo Computers

7. VELVET

8. Tortas Mexico

9. The Roach Pest Control

10. Security Tech LLC

11. The Concept Shop LLC

12. Maximus Gym

Local First Arizona, a nonprofit dedicated to driving inclusive community and economic development throughout Arizona, runs the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator in several regions of the state.

This program, designed to empower new and existing Spanish-speaking business owners, will provide participants with the necessary skills and resources to grow and succeed. Over 17 weeks, the selected businesses will receive comprehensive training in social media and marketing, business finances, customer service, human resources and employee relations, and more.

The first cohort will begin in February 2025, marking a milestone in the City of San Luis’ commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and economic growth.

For additional information about the Fuerza Local Business Accelerator Program, please contact:

· Elaman Rodriguez at (602) 430-0860 or elaman@localfirstaz.com 

· Armando Esparza, Economic Development Director, at aesparza@sanluisaz.gov

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For more information about this topic or to schedule a meeting with the City of San Luis Public Affairs Office, please call us at (928) 341-8520 or email us at publicrelations@sanluisaz.gov

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