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At the Maestro Entrepreneur Center (MEC), we are revolutionizing how to grow the next generation of successful entrepreneurs. The MEC is a collaboration partnership with the Maestro Leadership Foundation and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(C)(3). The MEC brings together, in one creative learning environment, leaders of today’s most successful small businesses to mentor and grow tomorrow’s small business entrepreneurs.

Unique to the Center are the "Maestros"- successful business leaders with experience in a variety of industries who offer one-on-one mentoring to Center clients to help guide them through business challenges. MEC is designed to accelerate business growth by creating individualized programs based on assessment of each business, and prioritize critical needs.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED

MEC's 10-Week Cohort Program offers a curriculum-based intensive accelerator program for minority, women, and veteran small business owners seeking to accelerate their growth. The program is taught by successful business owners who share their expert advice on how to grow your business.

The program is especially suited for established businesses (minimum 2-3 years in operation), or for nonprofit agencies who seek to accelerate their growth through a rigorous curriculum and under the guidance of the Maestro mentorship program. For questions regarding the cohort, email [email protected] or call (210) 693-9710. Please make sure you allocate an ample amount of time to complete the application. Additionally,

Program Requirements: Applicants will be scored per section by a review panel made up of community leaders and industry experts.

The applicant will need to commit to attend 2-hour sessions for 10 weeks, as well as Meet the Buyers (session 11) and graduation ceremony.

Application Fee: $200 to be paid upon selection and $100 to be reimbursed if all 12 sessions are attended.

(Please use a computer when filling out the application, as the use of a cellular device might create technical difficulties.)

The Maestro Entrepreneurship Program is made possible through The Woodforest Foundry, a grant by Woodforest National Bank and in partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 2 months.

Maestros are at the core of our learning philosophy here at the Maestro Center. All of our courses are taught by local small business owners who are seasoned entrepreneurs and members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. If you have a passion for teaching and are interested in becoming a Maestro, please fill out the form below.

Perks of being a Maestro:

  • Community Involvement
  • Supporting other Entrepreneurs
  • Strengthen the Small Business Community
  • Networking Opportunities
  • In-Kind Donation for your time

If you are interested in becoming a Maestro, please fill out the Mentor/Maestro Questionnaire, which you will find here under Giving Back.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 2 months.