Background Statement
 Founded in 2014 by a Latina entrepreneur herself, Maria Gonzalez created Adelante Community Development as a means of bridging a gap in resources for monolingual Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs who often come from an immigrant background. Adelante has been providing the Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs community in Colorado with the access to education, tools and guidance in Spanish to establish a strong foundation in business fundamentals. With a staff of nine, the Adelante team works to meet the business community where they are – working individually with entrepreneurs to build up their unique capacity and skills required for success. 
  
 At Adelante, we are not merely an organization, but compassionate change-makers united by a shared vision of a healthier, wealthier, and more equitable future. Our four initiatives– Workforce and Business Development, Digital Skills Training, Network and Capacity Building, and Policy Advancement – form the bedrock of our approach, ensuring comprehensive and sustainable impact.  
  
  
 Join us on this incredible journey of driving transformational change, one business, one life, and one community at a time. Adelante envisions a future where Colorado’s small business entrepreneurs build thriving businesses, achieve economic prosperity, and become community leaders driving bold economic transformation.  
  
 Welcome to ACD, where change begins and dreams thrive. Juntos, Adelante.