We Are The Bridge Connector
- One Community
- Two Languages
- Endless Opportunities
- Building Bridges Between Cultures, Business & Opportunity
Spanglish Small Business Association
Powering Up
Spanglish Connector
Latina Pitch Live
A NEW ECOSYSTEM
What is SSBA?
A New Bilingual Entrepreneurial
ECOSYSTEM
SSBA is a bilingual entrepreneurial ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, startups. professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, and businesses through our networking, educational workshops, marketing visibility, collaboration, and growth opportunities.
We are the bridge connector between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities, creating meaningful relationships that strengthen businesses and communities.
Mision
Mision
OUR MISSION IS MORE THAN A STATEMENT — IT’S A MOVEMENT.
At the:
Spanglish Small Business Association SSBA
We believe business has the power to connect with unite cultures, create opportunities, and transform communities.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs by providing the connections, visibility, education, resources, and support needed to grow and thrive together.
Through networking, collaboration, workshops, learning about media exposure, business education, and strategic partnerships, we are building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem where every business has the opportunity to be seen, heard, and empowered.
We powering up our events through:
Spanglish Connector
Latina Pitch Live
We connect cultures.
We empower businesses.
We create opportunities.
WE ARE THE BRIDGE CONNECTOR.
Vision
Vision
OUR VISION IS BIGGER THAN BUSINESS.
At the Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA),
we envision a future where language is no longer a barrier to success—but a bridge that creates stronger relationships, greater visibility, and endless opportunities.
We are building a bilingual entrepreneurial ecosystem where entrepreneurs, startups, professionals, and small businesses can connect, collaborate, learn, and grow together.
We Connect Cultures
We Empower Businesses
We Create Opportunities
We Inspire Leadership
We Build Stronger Communities
Through Spanglish Connector and Latina Pitch Live, we are creating meaningful connections, amplifying diverse voices, supporting business growth, and empowering the next generation of leaders.
Together, we are building bridges between cultures, business, and opportunity—creating a stronger future for everyone.
One Community. Two Languages. Endless Opportunities.
We Are The Bridge Connector.
Upcoming Events
August Events
Latina Pitch Live
Our bilingual entrepreneur spotlight platform hosts two monthly pitch events where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to showcase their businesses, products, services, and ideas before community leaders, judges, sponsors, and strategic partners.
Wednesday August 12th
La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant
1936 Remond Rd. North Charleston, SC
Origin SC12-2pm
Spanglish Connector
Business Accelerator Workshops
Our monthly workshops bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for networking, business education, marketing insights, visibility opportunities, and strategic collaboration.
3rd Tuesday of each month Cumulus Media Radio Stations
4230 Faber Place Dr. North Charleston, SC
6-8pm
July Events
Latina Pitch Live
Our bilingual entrepreneur spotlight platform hosts two monthly pitch events where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to showcase their businesses, products, services, and ideas before community leaders, judges, sponsors, and strategic partners.
Wednesday July 15 th
La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant
1936 Remond Rd. North Charleston, SC
Wednesday July 29 th
City of Charleston
Small Business Enterprise Office &
Entrepreneur Resource Center
91 Hanover St
Charleston, SC
Spanglish Connector
Business Accelerator Workshops
Our monthly workshops bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for networking, business education, marketing insights, visibility opportunities, and strategic collaboration.
3rd Tuesday of each month Cumulus Media Radio Stations
4230 Faber Place Dr. North Charleston, SC
Register to Pitch Your Business
June Events
Connect. Learn. Pitch. Grow.
SSBA hosts recurring monthly events designed to help entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofits, and businesses connect, collaborate, gain visibility, and create new opportunities.
Latina Pitch Live
Our bilingual entrepreneur spotlight platform hosts two monthly pitch events where entrepreneurs have the opportunity to showcase their businesses, products, services, and ideas before community leaders, judges, sponsors, and strategic partners.
2nd Wednesday: Cannon Distillery | Charleston, SC
3rd Wednesday: La Sensación Latina PR Restaurant | North Charleston, SC
Spanglish Connector
Business Accelerator Workshops
Our monthly workshops bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for networking, business education, marketing insights, visibility opportunities, and strategic collaboration.
3rd Tuesday of each month: Cumulus Media Radio Stations | North Charleston, SC
What is Spanglish Connector?
What is Spanglish Connector?
More Than Networking. We Are the Bridge Connector.
Building Bridges Between Cultures, Business & Opportunity.
Spanglish Connector is the flagship monthly networking and Business Accelerator experience powered by the Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA).
We bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, and community leaders to build meaningful relationships, gain practical business education, and create new opportunities for growth.
Every event is intentionally designed to help you learn, connect, and grow through collaboration, visibility, and strategic partnerships.
Join our community
What is Latina Pitch Live?
What is Latina Pitch Live?
Latina Pitch Live is a bilingual entrepreneur spotlight platform where business owners can pitch their ideas, products, and services to gain visibility, build relationships, and discover new opportunities.
Whether you’re launching a startup, growing an existing business, or looking to expand your network
Latina Pitch Live provides a stage to help you get seen, heard, and connected.
Pitch Your Business
Connect With Leaders & Decision Makers
Increase Your Visibility
Gain Valuable Feedback
English & Spanish
All Industries. All Stages.
One Stage
One Opportunity
One Community
PITCH. CONNECT. GROW.
We Are The Bridge Connector
Who are we looking for?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, sponsors, judges, strategic partners, and organizations who believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and community.
Whether you speak English, Spanish, or both, there is a place for you here.
If you are looking to expand your network, increase your visibility, build meaningful relationships, reach new markets, or connect with a community you may not yet be part of, we invite you to join us.
At SSBA, we believe that stronger communities are built when cultures, businesses, and people come together to create opportunities and support one another’s growth.
We are the bridge connector
One Community – Two Languages – Endless Opportunities
We are looking for
Entrepreneurs – Small Businesses – Startups
Professionals – Community Leaders – Sponsors
Judges – Strategic Partners
Become a Sponsor
Apply as a Judge
Become a Sponsor
With sponsors with promising startups and small businesses that deserve to be seen. For $500 per month, your sponsorship will help to provide a targeted marketing campaign designed to increase a small business’s visibility with our business partners now through Cumulus Media’s powerful advertising platforms. Your brand name, the small business name and SSBA will get 22,727 impressions served to highly targeted audience.
Founder & CEO, Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA)
Bilingual Marketing Consultant | Business & Cultural Connector
As a bilingual entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and community builder, I have spent years working alongside businesses, professionals, nonprofits, and organizations from deeply diverse backgrounds.
My mission is simple: to serve as a bridge. I connect people, cultures, businesses, and opportunities, ensuring that language and cultural gaps turn into stepping stones for mutual growth.
Why I Created SSBA
Throughout my journey, I noticed a persistent challenge in the market. Many talented entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations were missing out on major opportunities. This wasn’t due to a lack of talent, knowledge, or ambition—but rather because of language barriers, limited visibility, and disconnected networks.
I saw English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities living, working, and doing business side by side, yet missing the chance to collaborate and scale together.
I believed there had to be a better way. That vision led to the creation of the Spanglish Small Business Association (SSBA).
SSBA was founded to act as the ultimate bridge between cultures, businesses, resources, and opportunities. We have built an ecosystem where entrepreneurs, professionals, nonprofits, and community leaders can connect, learn, collaborate, gain visibility, and thrive together.
Language should never be a barrier to opportunity; it should be an advantage. In today’s interconnected marketplace, businesses that know how to communicate across cultures build stronger relationships, reach broader audiences, and unlock unprecedented growth.
At SSBA, we don’t just cross borders—we build the bridges that unite them.
Powering Up:
Latina Pitch Live
One Community
Two Languages
Endless Opportunities
Register for Events
Become a Sponsor
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