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Raising Millions to Help Latino

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How two brothers took from their early business tribulations to create their
own company to support Latino businesses
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graduated from the prestigious Monterrey
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professional organizations including the
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really cement our positions to get internships
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The FDIC recognizes the importance of contributions made

by diverse communities in its workforce and business activities.
As a leader among government agencies, we are committed
to diversity and inclusion and providing opportunities for
employment, contracting, investments, and sharing our expertise
in financial education. As we continue to strengthen stability
and public confidence in the nation’s financial system, we are
leveraging the talents of our workforce and small-, minority-,
women-, LGBT-, and veteran-owned businesses to create
business value and achieve a work environment of
involvement, respect, and connection.
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entrepreneurs in the country in contrast with
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containing almost 21 percent of Latino
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