Month: March 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 , 2023 /3BL Media/ – My Money My Future, a leading fintech for financial inclusion and Black & Brown Founders, an entrepreneurship focused non-profit, will co-host the first ever LatinX Innovation Hub at the SXSW Interactive & Music Festival this March. A program of the THRIVE campaign, in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation, the inaugural LatinX Innovation Hub will be sponsored by Wells Fargo.

According to the 2022 State of Latino Entrepreneurship report from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Latino-owned businesses outpaced revenue and growth rates of all businesses in 2022.

“Latino and Latina-owned businesses are already contributing more than $800 billion in economic activity, and many are ready to scale their small business, creating more jobs and community wealth,” said Jenny Flores, head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy at Wells Fargo. “We’re excited to support the inaugural LatinX Innovation Hub to bring more awareness, additional resources and key connections to entrepreneurs so we can help empower them to reach their full potential.”

“The Nasdaq Foundation has committed to supporting efforts aimed at reimagining investor engagement, particularly in under-represented communities. We believe that the LatinX Innovation Hub is a perfect example of how we can extend the THRIVE campaign to deliver innovative and engaging financial knowledge while advancing efforts to create a more inclusive investor community,” says Jailan Griffiths, Nasdaq’s Global Head of Purpose and President of the Nasdaq Foundation.

The Hub will host a full day of fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on entrepreneurship, closing the wealth gap, DEI, and innovation. The Hub is organized in collaboration with the Inclusion Plus Institute and CryptoConexión.

“Building intergenerational wealth is more than just a financial education course, it’s about knowing how to make your money work for you, and for many, that starts with entrepreneurship and investing in our communities,” says Ramona Ortega, founder of My Money My Future, who was recently featured in HBO’s Gaming Wall Street.

The Hub will also host an evening celebration featuring a live performance from LatinX pop diva San Cha, whose music was featured in the Showtime series Vida and Austin’s own Tequila Rock Revolution.

“We believe that business creation is one way to create ownership stake in this country. That is why it is important that our corporate partners and anchor institutions shows a commitment to support Latino entrepreneurship,” said Deldelp Medina, Executive Director of Black & Brown Founders.

To learn more about the initiative: www.thrivecampaign.org

DENVER, Colo., March 3, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Arrow Electronics executives from around the globe took a break from recent business strategy meetings to build 150 bikes for charity. The local employees then donated the finished bikes to second graders in schools that qualify for federal aid – and even helped some students ride for the first time.

“We believe in making a difference in the lives of many and giving back to our communities. Through our leadership team-building event, we did just that,” said Rick Marano, president of Arrow’s Americas components business.

The bike-building project was an initiative with Wish for Wheels, a Denver-based non-profit. Since 2004, they have distributed new bikes and helmets to 75,000 second-graders in underserved schools across the United States.

“Our mission to empower 2nd graders starts with amazing companies that show commitment to their communities by engaging their teams to build bikes and engage at the heart level by directly connecting with the kids they are supporting. Arrow truly understands community engagement through action,” said Brad Appel, CEO & Founder of Wish for Wheels.

About Wish for Wheels: 
Wish for Wheels is a 501C3 that engages companies to fund, build and give bikes to 2nd graders in Title I schools in their communities. This double touch point engages the companies’ teams, bringing them closer, while the second touch point engages communities and empowers the kids who grow into the bikes for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.

About Arrow: 
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.