Sacramento, Calif. – Five local, Latinx-owned businesses, as selected by Republic FC fans and voters throughout the region, will compete in the final round of the crowdsourced Republic FC Kickstart finals. The program, launched in August to support Black-owned businesses has already awarded $10,500 to support minority-owned businesses facing economic challenges as a result of the pandemic. Building on the success of the first edition, Republic FC partnered again with Suncrest Bank, and welcomed the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to support the Latinx business community and distribute a $5,000 grand prize grant, as well as a $2,500 award and three $1,000 grants.
Throughout open voting, over 2600 votes were cast for the 50+ nominated businesses, representing a diverse set of industries including restaurants and culinary creators, service providers, education providers, health and fitness, retailers and more.
Sacramento, Calif. – Five local, Latinx-owned businesses, as selected by Republic FC fans and voters throughout the region, will compete in the final round of the crowdsourced Republic FC Kickstart finals. The program, launched in August to support Black-owned businesses has already awarded $10,500 to support minority-owned businesses facing economic challenges as a result of the pandemic. Building on the success of the first edition, Republic FC partnered again with Suncrest Bank, and welcomed the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to support the Latinx business community and distribute a $5,000 grand prize grant, as well as a $2,500 award and three $1,000 grants.
Throughout open voting, over 2600 votes were cast for the 50+ nominated businesses, representing a diverse set of industries including restaurants and culinary creators, service providers, education providers, health and fitness, retailers and more.
The top five businesses as selected through open voting will have one final opportunity to make their case for the $5,000 grant. The five finalists will create a sixty-second video that will be presented to a panel of community leaders including Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Members Mary Flores and Esmeralda Peña, Lisandro Madrigal of Chando’s Tacos – a proud Republic FC partner, and KCRA 3’s Lisa Gonzales, as well as representatives from Republic FC and Suncrest Bank.
The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
Casa de Español: a center for language and culture offering Spanish classes for kids teens and adults a gallery and artisan marketplace trips to Latin America and Spain and cultural events for the community. Learn more at www.casadeespanol.org.
Custom Fitness: a personal training facility that is alternative to large, impersonal gyms. Through personal and group training, online coaching, and nutrition services, members have the resources to reach their health goals. Learn more at www.cfnatomas.com.
Health Bridges of Northern California: a management service that helps members navigate their health plans, and assists providers as case managers. The staff is committed to assisting our patients and health plan members in navigating the health care maze with compassion and clarity so that they can return to a place of better health. Learn more at www.healthbridgesofnorcal.com.
Paquitas Mexican Grill: a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, and a passion for food, family, and diversity. The full-service restaurant can also hit the road taco carts, drop-offs, and a mobile pop-up truck to meet any special event catering needs. Learn more at www.paquitasmexgrill.com.
Todo un Poco: a family operated bistro that pairs Mexican & Italian cuisines in a refreshing menu. Traditional Mexican & Nuevo dishes, pastas and pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Full catering in house & off site including breakfast/Brunch; great kids menu; wine list and full bar. Voted "Best Mexican, Best Pizza, Best Italian" by Elk Grove Citizen & Best Kept Secret by Sacramento News & Review. Learn more at www.todounpocobistro.com.
The grand prize winner, as well as the additional prize winners, will be announced later this month. To help bridge the resources gap that many minority-owned businesses experience, all of the nominees will have access to free educational services and consulting opportunities from Suncrest Bank.
For additional information about Republic FC Kickstart, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/suncrestbank.
The top five businesses as selected through open voting will have one final opportunity to make their case for the $5,000 grant. The five finalists will create a sixty-second video that will be presented to a panel of community leaders including Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Members Mary Flores and Esmeralda Peña, Lisandro Madrigal of Chando’s Tacos – a proud Republic FC partner, and KCRA 3’s Lisa Gonzales, as well as representatives from Republic FC and Suncrest Bank.
The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
Casa de Español: a center for language and culture offering Spanish classes for kids teens and adults a gallery and artisan marketplace trips to Latin America and Spain and cultural events for the community. Learn more at www.casadeespanol.org.
Custom Fitness: a personal training facility that is alternative to large, impersonal gyms. Through personal and group training, online coaching, and nutrition services, members have the resources to reach their health goals. Learn more at www.cfnatomas.com.
Health Bridges of Northern California: a management service that helps members navigate their health plans, and assists providers as case managers. The staff is committed to assisting our patients and health plan members in navigating the health care maze with compassion and clarity so that they can return to a place of better health. Learn more at www.healthbridgesofnorcal.com.
Paquitas Mexican Grill: a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, and a passion for food, family, and diversity. The full-service restaurant can also hit the road taco carts, drop-offs, and a mobile pop-up truck to meet any special event catering needs. Learn more at www.paquitasmexgrill.com.
Todo un Poco: a family operated bistro that pairs Mexican & Italian cuisines in a refreshing menu. Traditional Mexican & Nuevo dishes, pastas and pizzas, salads and sandwiches. Full catering in house & off site including breakfast/Brunch; great kids menu; wine list and full bar. Voted “Best Mexican, Best Pizza, Best Italian” by Elk Grove Citizen & Best Kept Secret by Sacramento News & Review. Learn more at www.todounpocobistro.com.
The grand prize winner, as well as the additional prize winners, will be announced later this month. To help bridge the resources gap that many minority-owned businesses experience, all of the nominees will have access to free educational services and consulting opportunities from Suncrest Bank.
For additional information about Republic FC Kickstart, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/suncrestbank.
