The Economic Current
The Economic Current is a podcast designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want insight, resources, and local perspective. Through conversations with business owners and community leaders, we explore economic development in action so listeners leave better informed, more connected, and ready to engage in their community’s progress.
The Economic Current
New Year, New Business: How Enterprise for Equity Helps Mason County Entrepreneurs
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It’s the first episode of The Economic Current—a podcast by the Mason County Economic Development Council—and to kick off the new year, host Tiana Dunbar sits down with Beth Henriquez, Executive Director of Enterprise for Equity (E4E), to talk about what it really takes to turn a big idea (or a New Year’s resolution) into a sustainable small business. Beth shares her winding path into entrepreneurship support, why E4E prioritizes low-income entrepreneurs and others facing barriers, and how microenterprise can be a powerful workforce pathway—plus what it looks like to get started through E4E’s info sessions, Business Readiness Workshop, and eight-week Business Planning Program. You’ll also hear about E4E’s microloans (up to $25,000), what comes after “graduation,” the Business Revitalizer program for existing businesses ready to stabilize or grow, and a few local success stories—including Mason County businesses—along with updates on Spanish-language training and micro grants. Learn more at enterpriseforequity.org! #MasonCountyStrong