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Antonio immigrated to the United States 19 years ago. Antonio worked for a company for 10 years, bought a house, and raised his child as a single father. Throughout this time, Antonio’s favorite hobby was working on cars, and eventually he began to dream that one day he could become a mechanic and open his own shop.
Antonio came to Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation with his dream five years ago. MLCDC helped him prepare a business plan and provided other advice about owning and operating a business in Nebraska. Like most people carefully nurturing a dream, Antonio kept his day job while he slowly gathered the things he needed. He found a location and secured enough tools to serve a few customers on the side.
As a member of the MLCDC’s business loan group “The Pioneers,” Antonio secured a micro-loan to purchase additional tools for his shop. Antonio quitted his day job and became a full-time mechanic. His business was steady, so he hired his brother on as a second employee.
Recently, Antonio worked with MLCDC a second business plan to rent a bigger shop an lay the groundwork to hire three additional employees. By working with MLCDC, he has also been able to clear up his credit history with the hope of one day being able to secure commercial credit if needed.
MLCDC since July 2006 helping create jobs, build businesses and create economic self-sufficiency.Supporting Omaha as an inclusive community where multiculturalism is understood, supported and celebrated.
COX Communications
ABM Enterprises
Mundo Latino Newspaper
Wells Fargo Bank Bank of the West
Enterprise Bank
State Farm
University of Nebraska Omaha
Pettis Law Office
Creighton University State Farm Pettis Law Office
Douglas County/Visitors Grant Nebraska Arts Council Nebraska Tourism Commission Community Investments Opportunities(CIO) US Cellular Nobbies Enterprise Bank
Douglas County/South Omaha Historical Grant
Community Investments Opportunities (CIO) Plaza Latina Cabana de Franko AVON Liberty Taxes State Farm Nietos Bakery Oriental Trading
Childcare Training and Networking
Peer Lending Group Loan Meeting
MLCDC’s Loan Committee Meeting
Preparing a Business Plan to Project the Growth of Your Business or to Apply for a Loan
How to Start a Licensed Business
Meeting to Plan A Multi-Pronged Community Economic Development Project
