Mujeres de HACE
Entrepreneur Program
In the United States, Latinas lead in the creation of small businesses six times faster than any other group and these businesses are helping fuel the United States economy (Hispanic Star, 2023). To help business owners expand their businesses efficiently and effectively, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) created a special cohort of Mujeres de HACE (MdH) Women’s Leadership program.
This special cohort is called the Mujeres de HACE Women’s Entrepreneur (MdHE) Program. In this virtual program, nationwide participants will sharpen their entrepreneurial skills, gain access to resources, and network. Participants will learn best practices from Latina business experts to develop business pitches to scale and grow.
All are Welcome: Read Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for All.
%
recommend to peers
%
developed business pitches
%
strengthened business plans
%
applied business strategies
%
broadened networks
Participant Profile
• 1-5 years in business
• Up to 150K – 200K revenue
• Women Business Owners
• Business Primarily Operated in the US
I loved this program and the mapping of collaborations that align with my business. It gave me some more steps to establish in the near future. The community of Latina women that now I can count on and I can support; but also the tools and information provided was very useful!
Program Benefits
• Culturally-relevant leadership programming
• Business content to help strengthen and scale businesses
• Insights Discovery evaluators and personality profiles
• Individualized executive coaching sessions
• Strategies and tips from Latina business experts
• Peer Mentoring
• Access to the HACE network of 105,500+ individuals
• Access to the Mujeres de HACE Alumnae network of 3,500+ powerful women
Program Language
All sessions and materials are in English. Based on availability, bilingual (English and Spanish) guest speakers share their experiences, struggles, successes, and lessons learned. Personalized Insights Discovery profiles are available in multiple languages. Insights Discovery executive coaching sessions are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (based on availability). If there are any language barriers, please address them with the Programs Department, programdept@haceonline.org.
Fall 2025 Information
Onboarding
The purpose of participant onboarding is to provide an overview of HACE and participant expectations. Each accepted applicant will be required to attend one of the below sessions before starting the program. Onboarding will be held virtually via Zoom.
October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) | 4:00PM CST | 5:00PM EST via Zoom
October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) | 4:00PM CST | 5:00PM EST via Zoom
October 23, 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00PM CST | 1:00PM EST via Zoom
Sessions
Oct. 28, 2025 (Tuesday)- Session 1: Fundamentals of Business Planning
Week of Nov. 10, 2025 – Session 2: Leadership Effectiveness- 4:00-7:00pm CST| 5:00-8:00pm EST
- NY & DC | MIA, FL | LA & AZ | Chicago, IL – Mon. Nov. 10
- Houston, TX & Dallas, TX- Wed. Nov. 12
- Boston, MA – Thurs. Nov. 13
- Denver, CO – Friday Nov. 14
Nov. 25, 2025 (Tuesday)- Session 3: Preparing your Brand for the Market
Dec. 9, 2025 (Tuesday) – Session 4: Marketing & Branding Your Business
Dec. 16, 2025 (Tuesday) – Session 5: Practicing Sales Effectiveness
Jan. 6, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 6: Financial Planning and Projections
Jan. 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 7: Scaling Through Strategic Partnerships, Networks, and Grants
Feb. 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – Session 8: Pitch Practice and Entrepreneur Panel
Feb. 17, 2026 (Tuesday) – Pitch Presentations & Regional Graduation
March. 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – Program All-Regions Graduation (6:00pm CST | 7:00pm EST | 4:00pm PST)
Sessions run weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm CST | 5:00pm-8:00pm EST
The Mujeres de HACE for Entrepreneur program is a cohort model delivered virtually via Zoom on the scheduled dates noted above unless otherwise notated by a particular region.
Attendance Policy
We expect all participants to attend each session as scheduled. Given the fast-paced nature of our learning environment, we allow for only one missed session at maximum. Please note that the group presentation doesn’t qualify as an excused absence unless there’s a genuine emergency.
Tuition
Standard Tuition Amount: $5,000 covered by The Ares Foundation*
Enrollment Fee: $300
*This cohort is sponsored by The Ares Foundation and will be funding the tuition for accepted individuals. The tuition is priced at $5,000 per individual. Accepted participants will be required to pay a non-refundable enrollment fee of $300 (by 10/28/25) to cover administrative costs and demonstrate commitment to successfully completing the program. This fee will be used towards future HACE scholarships.
Applications
For Fall 2025 we are only accepting applications from specific U.S. cities and their surrounding areas per grant funding guidelines. Eligible entrepreneurs from the following cities should apply:
- Boston, MA
- Denver, CO
- New York, NY
- Washington DC
- Miami, FL
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: October 13, 2025
Partner Sponsorship Information
This program is currently sponsored by The Ares Foundation
Interested in sponsoring this program?
Contact partners@haceonline.org or call 312-435-0498