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Tri Counties Bank Donates $50,000 to Fund Kern County Small Business Academy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tri Counties Bank announced the donation of $50,000 to the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) to fund
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[{"type":"text","content":" BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTri Counties Bank announced the donation of $50,000 to the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) to fund their 2023 Small Business Academy.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102111217/en/The Spring 2023 graduating class for the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Academy, sponsored by Tri Counties Bank. (Photo: Business Wire)\nThe free program provides current and aspiring small business owners with the fundamentals to create a strong foundation for their business. Participants meet for two hours a week throughout the eight-week course, and courses are available in Spanish and English. Upon completion, participants receive a certification, and the KCHCC offers additional one-on-one support.\n\n\n“As a leading community bank in California, Tri Counties Bank is proud to be a part of the growth of small businesses in Kern County,” said Aytom Salomon, Senior Vice President and Market President of Tri Counties Bank’s Greater Bakersfield region. “The Small Business Academy provides much needed education, especially for businesses in rural areas.”\n\n\nThus far, in 2023, the Small Business Academy has:\n\n\n\nHelped grow over 200 small Hispanic-owned businesses\n\n\n\nCreated approximately 60 new jobs in Kern County\n\n\n\nHelped launch 23 new businesses in Kern County\n\n\n\nParticipants learn how to create a business plan, file for incorporation, understand legal and tax requirements, how to manage financials, and implement strategies for marketing and networking. KCHCC utilizes chamber members with expertise in the targeted areas to provide training sessions. This helps provide exposure for existing businesses that often may not seem accessible, and helps build a mentoring and networking platform for entrepreneurs needing support.\n\n\nVictor Lopez, owner of Toppers Tuxedos in Delano, California, has taken the course three times and strongly recommends the course to anyone looking to learn more. “Many people are good managers but don’t understand the administration side of business,” he said. “This course teaches you how to run your business, from A to Z.”\n\n\nInterested participants can learn more about the KCHCC’s Small Business Academy by calling (661) 633-5495 or by visiting ...