About Adelante Empresas
“Adelante Empresas” means “businesses getting ahead”.  The Adelante Empresas micro enterprise program is designed to give high quality business development support to aspiring Latino entrepreneurs who, in turn, provide high quality products and services to the Forest Grove, Washington County, and the Portland Metro Area.  Adelante Empresas has determined that supporting micro enterprise development creates a vibrant local economy and opens up opportunities for individuals to pursue the American Dream.

Mission
The mission of Adelante Empresas is to increase the wealth and economic stability of Spanish-speaking immigrant entrepreneurs and their families by providing comprehensive small business training and cooperative marketing.

Goals 
In order to fulfill its mission, Adelante Empresas:
  • Provides comprehensive business support services to local Latino entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitates a small business network.
  • Promotes participating small businesses and the Adelante Empresas program through a cooperative marketing model.
  • Raises awareness within the Forest Grove and Washington County community on the benefits of working with small businesses.

Our promise to our community
  • Access to high-quality, affordable and sustainable small business services.  Adelante Empresas works with locally-owned businesses that offer a variety of products and services including house and office cleaning, carpet cleaning, landscaping and restaurant/catering services. Check out the Adelante Empresas members tab for more information on our businesses.
  • A guarantee of environmentally sustainable and socially responsible products and services. Adelante Empresas teaches the fundamental principles of sustainability to its participants, and works with each member business to develop specific sustainability goals that align with the values of the Triple Bottom Line - Economy, Equity, and Environment.




"Adelante Empresas is a useful program especially for individuals without much experience but who have the motivation to overcome and become independent."

- Karla Garcia - Business Owner

2420 19th Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 992-0078 abrown@adelantemujeres.org
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