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McLennan Community Investment Fund needs your input to tailor our upcoming Business Development Training Program curriculum to meet your needs. Please answer this short, 3-question survey to tell us more about which business training topics you wish to learn more about AND when you are available to attend our training workshops.

We are delighted to highlight free business development training resources for our community in our monthly newsletter. These free online workshops are offered by reputable organizations, such as SCORE, SBDC, and Google.

Please see below for a list of upcoming free online workshops that offer the knowledge you need to help you grow and maintain your business:

Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business

March 12, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of social media marketing and the latest trends you should follow.

Grant Writing 101 - How to Create a Grant Proposal

March 14, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

In this webinar, we'll teach you the grant writing skills you'll need to craft compelling grant proposals to help increase your chances of securing funding.

Mastering Credit Repair - A Guide to Improve your Credit Score

March 19, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

In this webinar, you'll learn the strategies and techniques you can use to improve your credit score.

Google My Business - How to Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps

March 21, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

Learn how your business can appear on Google Search and Maps leveraging Google My Business, now known as Google Business Profile.

Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients

March 26, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

In this webinar, you will learn how to find high-paying clients who will give you the highest return on your time and effort.

How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business

March 28, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business and what automation tools you can use to easily track what's working and what's not.

How to Write a Business Plan - Your Roadmap to Success

April 4, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT/12:00 PM CST

A business plan serves as a roadmap for your business venture. In this webinar, you learn the key elements of a business.

Alfred Solano

Board President

Alfred Solano is the Vice President of the Waco Family Medicine Foundation. WFM is a Federally Qualified Health Center that focuses on primary health care for the most vulnerable people of the Heart of Texas. He was previously with the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber as President/CEO with a focus on serving the needs of small businesses in order to create greater collaboration and growth in our community.

He graduated from Texas State Technical College in 1982 with a degree in AAS Electronics Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in the office technology industry, where he provided business equipment and software solutions and broad service on various nonprofit boards and advisory councils.

Ilda Sabido

Assistant Program Manager

Ilda Sabido serves as the Assistant Program Manager at McCIF. As a native Wacoan, she attended University High School and McLennan Community College. Ilda has worked in the banking/lending industry for nearly a decade. In 2020, Ilda completed the Leadership Plenty Training Course, started by the Cooper Foundation. She enjoys giving back to the Waco community, including roles with:

• The Hispanic Leaders’ Network Board Member and Navegando Mentorship Committee Chair
• Board of Trustees, McLennan Community College, District 3
• PTA President for Lake Air Montessori Magnet School

The Honorable George Allen and Mrs. Jane Allen