Since 2018, Broward County Latino Entrepreneurs (BCLE) has been uniting entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, elected officials, and retirees to connect, learn, and grow together. They also promote Latino entrepreneurship, foster collaboration, and offer resources that help everyone develop professionally.

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“Our events are open to the public because we want everyone to have access to information and growth opportunities,” says Liza Erazo, founder and president of BCLE. “We always have special guests such as business owners, elected officials, representatives from institutions, and experts in topics of interest (finance, health, leadership, and professional development) who come to share their experiences with us. And although the focus is on highlighting Latino talent, we welcome the entire community because growth happens when we all share.”

BCLE offers the opportunity to sponsor its events to support the community and raise awareness of your business. There are different sponsorship levels ranging from $150 for non-profit organizations to $300 for businesses. This includes a mention at the event, social media presence, and promotion of your institution or company with supporting materials, as a way to connect with and increase your brand's visibility.

The group has been growing among professional entrepreneurs and leaders who actively participate, in addition to the attendees who support them each month. The meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month at The View, Colony West in Tamarac.

Before creating her networking group, Liza Erazo worked for over 25 years in the healthcare industry, especially in home care and senior services. She has held various positions in operations, admissions, and business development.

She was also chairwoman of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce in Broward and remains very active in the community.

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She is currently also president of Hispanic Vote, a Political Action Committee that allows members to meet and engage with elected officials, candidates, judges, prosecutors, and community leaders in Broward County. Participation is free, and they meet once a month at various locations in Broward.

Each year, they celebrate two special events: Hispanic Heritage Month and a Christmas Party with a toy drive for children in need.

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“I want to emphasize that BCLE is not just a networking group: we are a community of hearts willing to connect, support, and help many. When a community unites with purpose, we all grow together,” concluded Liza Erazo.

To contact these groups, you can email lizabcle@gmail.com (BCLE) and Hispanic Vote at hispanicvotebroward@gmail.com, or call Liza Erazo at 954-234-8447.