Latina Emprendedora
Business Conference

Showcase. Learn. Grow.

DATE: September 26th, 2026
TIME: 10 AM to 2 PM
VENUE: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
150 Sawgrass Drive Rochester, NY 14620

The Latina Emprendedora Business Conference is a dynamic business and networking experience created to empower current and aspiring Latina entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. Hosted by Latinas Unidas, the conference brings together entrepreneurs, business leaders, community organizations, resource providers, and aspiring business owners for an afternoon of learning, connection, inspiration, and opportunity.

Whether you are dreaming of starting a business, building your first business, or looking for ways to take an established business to the next level, Latina Emprendedora is designed to give you the knowledge, connections, and encouragement to keep moving forward.

What to Expect

Discover & Showcase Local Businesses

Explore a diverse collection of micro and small women-owned businesses and discover products, services, and entrepreneurs from our community. Business owners have the opportunity to showcase what they offer, connect with potential customers, and build relationships with other entrepreneurs and community supporters.

Learn Practical Business Strategies

Gain valuable information through bilingual workshops and educational sessions addressing topics that matter to entrepreneurs at every stage. Sessions are designed to provide practical tools and knowledge that you can take back to your business and put into action.

Topics include areas such as:

• Starting and developing a business
• Business finances and funding opportunities
• Marketing and business growth
• Using technology and AI to support your business
• Accessing community resources and support

Hear From Women Who Have Built Their Businesses

Be inspired by women entrepreneurs and business leaders who have turned their ideas into successful businesses. Through featured speakers and panel discussions, attendees gain real-world perspectives on entrepreneurship—including the challenges, lessons, opportunities, and determination behind building a business from the ground up.

Connect, Network & Build Relationships

Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a journey you take alone. The conference creates an environment where you can meet other business owners, potential customers, mentors, community partners, and organizations that support entrepreneurship.

Come ready to introduce yourself, exchange ideas, make connections, and discover possibilities for collaboration!

Connect With Community Resources

Learn about organizations and resources available to help entrepreneurs start, strengthen, and grow their businesses. Connect with professionals and community partners who can help you identify opportunities for education, mentorship, funding, and business support.

More Than a Business Conference

Our first Latina Emprendedora Business Conference demonstrated the power of bringing women entrepreneurs together in one room. Attendees had opportunities to shop from local businesses, network with fellow entrepreneurs, hear from successful women business owners, participate in educational sessions, and connect with community resources.

The experience was designed to be welcoming, energetic, and interactive; not simply a series of presentations, but a place where conversations could lead to new customers, new partnerships, new ideas, and new opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

Latina Emprendedora is for you if you are:

• An aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea
• A new entrepreneur looking for guidance and connections
• An established business owner ready to grow
• A woman-owned business interested in showcasing your products or services
• Looking for business education, resources, mentorship, or funding opportunities
• Interested in supporting and shopping with local women-owned businesses 
• A community member who wants to connect with and support Latina entrepreneurs

Join Us!

Come showcase your business, learn something new, meet someone who can help you grow, and leave inspired to take your next step.
Showcase. Learn. Grow.
We invite you to be part of a growing community of women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and strengthening our local community—one idea, one connection, and one business at a time.