Enriching
Communities Through Entrepreneurship.

About Us

Prepare entrepreneurs for success through training, education, and access to capital.

OUR MISSION

A thriving, diverse, and inclusive community enriched by entrepreneurial success and leadership.

OUR VISION

Our Work

We are a catalyst for Latinos, immigrants, refugees, and other entrepreneurs as they develop, start, or expand their businesses. From concepting to growth strategy, our team supports local business owners in their path to entrepreneurial success. Through financial education, business knowledge, industry training, and micro-loans, we ensure business owners are prepared to pursue their long term financial and business objectives.

La Fuente Business Center works with entrepreneurs in multiple industries such as: construction, commercial and residential cleaning, childcare, food service and restaurants, and other services.

Our Values

  • Leadership

  • Collaboration

  • Inclusivity

  • Growth

  • Success

Staff

  • Maria Elena Castro, Childcare Program Consultant/Women Entrepreneur Director

  • Asaad Mahdi, Program Manager/Trainer

  • Juan J. Montoya, Executive Director

  • Alvaro Peraza, Financial Coach/Business Consultant

Board of Directors

  • Matt Lindell – Board Chair, American National Bank

  • Marcos Hernandez – Immediate Past-Chair – Executive Director, Centro Latino of Iowa

  • Sarah Mohon – Secretary – Senior Training Consultant, Boys Town

  • Amy Carolus – Treasurer – Chief Financial Officer, Lutheran Family Services

  • Michelle Johnson – Chair of the Loan Committee, Nebraska Enterprise Fund

  • Carol Russell – Community Advocate