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bilingual business navigation

Starting a food business in Durango involves navigating 76 separate steps, creating significant barriers, especially for non- English speakers.

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Our Bilingual Business Navigator provides one-on-one assistance to entrepreneurs, helping them understand the process, and connecting them with the people and resources needed for permitting, financing, taxes, and marketing.

meet our navigator

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As the founder 3 startups, and an immigrant entrepreneur herself, Priscila Newbold has established herself as La Plata County’s first and only bilingual food business navigator.

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In 2024 alone, she helped 28 new food entrepreneurs connect with 23 different services, including help with marketing, taxes, and licensing to advance their business 

journey.

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In 2024 we surveyed entrepreneurs about working

with Priscila as business navigator:

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  • 100% have had a positive experience

  • 100% would recommend her navigation services to other entrepreneurs

  • 100% reported they were assisted by:

    • Understanding where to go and who to talk to to advance their business

    • Getting personal introductions at the appropriate agencies & services

    • Having someone to relate to who understands what it’s like to run a business

    • Having someone to help talk through their unique challenges

  • 100% reported an increase in marketing & business visibility as a result of Priscila’s help

  • 86% increased personal contacts among the business network

her work is funded by the city of Durango

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congratulations!

Priscila was awarded the Durango Chamber of Commerce's Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2024!

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Are you an entrepreneur facing barriers to starting your business?

Get in touch with Priscila

Email 

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