"Anniversaries are always important, but the first year is exceptionally important.” As Casa Qui celebrated its one year anniversary in December, hear from some of the vendors as they reflect on the past year at Casa Qui.

“I was trying to figure life out...trying to figure myself out...trying to put everything back together again.” After her marriage ended, Olga was determined to carve out a life that she loved, and building a business was at the forefront of her mind.

Cheers to the New Year! And cheers to Casa Qui, Adelante Mujeres’s Retail Business Incubator, who turned a month old on January 4th, 2021! Located on the Main Street of Forest Grove, Casa Qui brings a splash of Latin and Mexican culture to the Downtown area.

In an effort to amplify the help we can give to Latinx small business owners, Adelante Mujeres has created Casa Qui, a vibrant shop located in the Adelante Mujeres building in downtown Forest Grove. Meet the four women, all Empresas graduates, who are selling in the shop!

It’s a tough time to be a small business owner, especially a food-based business owner. But thanks to the creation of four Washington County Business Recovery Centers, small business owners based in Washington County are receiving vital support.

Having the knowledge and resources to start a food-based business can be life-changing for aspiring entrepreneurs and their families, so when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Oregon, we knew we had to continue offering the course.

This week, 25 aspiring entrepreneurs graduated from our Empresas Small Business Development course! Congratulations to the graduates!

Being a small business owner can be tough, but our monthly educational Empresas workshops are helping Latino small business owners thrive.

Read Adrian’s story to see how he learned the art of fruit carving, and how our Empresas program helped him start a small business.