Immigrant entrepreneurs have the power to control their own livelihoods and make significant contributions to their community and local economy. In 2019 immigrant entrepreneurs made up 34% of the business owners in Contra Costa County in spite of making up 25.6% of the population. They generate $674.3 million in business income [New Americans in Contra Costa].
“I am very grateful for the help I received in formalizing my business. It was a smooth process, and I was fortunate to receive a mini-grant which allowed me to purchase supplies and equipment to start my business.”
Eugenia Villagran, Gina’s House Cleaning
Monument Impact helps small business owners in Concord and Antioch and, as funding permits, in other East Contra Costa cities, to formalize their businesses. Licensing a business increases professional credibility and provides small business owners with the foundation to fully promote their services. Our services include:
To date, we have supported over 100 businesses to get their business licenses, including gardening, landscaping, handyman, window and solar panel cleaning, house cleaning, beauty salon, tax services, food truck, online sales, and more. See our Business Directory.
Negocios Hispanos de Concord
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
City of Concord
City of Antioch
Sutter Health
Wells Fargo
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Contact: Elba Velasquez, Senior Program Director, elba@monumentimpact.org
