Emerge and Rise Partners with Live From The Southside to Empower Local Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lina G. Rugova, President & CEO, Emerge and Rise, Inc., info@emergeandise.org. April Monterrosa, Live from the Southside, april.monterrosa@gmail.com.
San Antonio, TX – [August 27, 2024] – Emerge and Rise is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Live From The Southside, a prominent media platform dedicated to celebrating the culture and community of San Antonio’s Southside. This collaboration will give local entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable resources and visibility, offering weekly business insights, co-hosted events, and joint promotional efforts. We aim to strengthen the Southside and empower the broader San Antonio community.
Additionally, the organizations will co-host events, participate in community panels, and drive the "Shop Local SA" initiative from Big Give Week until the end of 2024, furthering their shared commitment to the economic vitality of San Antonio's underserved communities.
“Our collaboration is about more than just combining our strengths; it’s about coming together to uplift the community we both deeply care for truly. I am excited to have these incredible resources available to my community’s small businesses to help them achieve their goals and thrive,” said April Monterrosa, Publisher of Live From The Southside. Lina Rugova, CEO of Emerge and Rise, added, “Our shared commitment to inclusivity and economic growth is not just a goal but a vision and mission for a stronger San Antonio. We believe working together can make a lasting, meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve in San Antonio.”
The partnership will include cross-promotional efforts, with both organizations featuring each other across their platforms. This will reflect a shared commitment to fostering community growth and business success throughout San Antonio.
This campaign marks a pivotal moment in April Monterrosa and Lina Rugova’s commitment to uplifting San Antonio’s community. By combining April’s deep connection to the Southside with Lina’s leadership at Emerge and Rise, this partnership is uniquely positioned to foster economic growth and inclusivity across the city. Together, they are poised to create lasting change, ensuring local businesses survive and thrive, contributing to a more vibrant and resilient San Antonio.
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About Emerge and Rise
At Emerge and Rise™, we are committed to fostering local growth and economic development in San Antonio. As a nonprofit organization, we collaborate with our community to empower and support a vibrant small business ecosystem. We provide tailored programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to essential resources. Our initiatives help entrepreneurs overcome barriers, innovate, and achieve sustainable success, driving the overall economic well-being of our city.
About Live from the Southside
Live from the Southside is a San Antonio-based women-owned lifestyle and travel publication and media platform rooted in the Southside community. Initially focused on showcasing the culture of Southside San Antonio, we’ve grown into a platform that connects our community to a national audience.
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