Latin American Business Organization

What Latin American Business Organization does

The Latin American Business Organization (LABO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 and headquartered at 33 Highland St, Worcester, Massachusetts, serving Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners across Central Massachusetts. Its mission is to increase economic prosperity for Latino-owned businesses through culturally responsive education, mentorship, and advocacy delivered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. As of December 2024, LABO reports 360+ entrepreneurs served, 400+ active members, 75+ certifications facilitated, and $300,000+ in capital and contracts accessed by members, supported by 24+ annual events and a community of 2,500+ engaged members.

LABO's core product surface consists of three structured entrepreneurship programs (Venture Startup, Venture Growth, and Pathway to Becoming Bankable), four short-format professional certifications (Food Safety Manager/ServSafe, Food Allergen Awareness, CPR First Aid, and Alcohol Guide), one-on-one business coaching, the AI-powered Business Directory with matching and AI Concierge, the LABO TV video platform, and the annual Latin American Business Expo held at DCU Center. The technology stack centers on the AI directory and concierge described as recommendation_engine and autonomous_agents capabilities, with multilingual program delivery and the DYME proprietary methodology forming the content backbone.

The business model combines three revenue streams: recurring paid business membership subscriptions (with a free tier for non-business-owner community members), one-time program and certification registration fees, and transaction-based event and Expo revenue from vendor/exhibitor fees, attendee registration, and tiered sponsorships (e.g., Woosox Foundation Gold Sponsor for the 2026 Expo). Distribution is regional and direct — primarily in-person at the Worcester headquarters and through LABO's events — supplemented by a monthly newsletter, LABO TV on YouTube, and institutional partnerships including Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce membership and the Woosox Foundation sponsorship.

Name

Latin American Business Organization

Legal name

The Latin American Business Organization Inc

Website

https://labous.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LABO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs across Central Massachusetts through multilingual business training programs, professional certifications, an AI-powered business directory, and an annual business expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Development and Entrepreneurship Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Food Entrepreneurship (Food Trucks/Small Business) (EDAOAKAK), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Business development training
• Entrepreneurship education
• Professional certification programs
• Community networking events
• Multilingual business support

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Paid Business Membership: Business owners pay for premium membership which includes business directory listing, AI concierge visibility, networking events access, and business training and mentorship programs.
2. Program Registration Fees: Revenue from training programs including Venture Startup (7 weeks), Venture Growth (7 weeks), Pathway to Becoming Bankable (9 weeks), and certification courses (Food Safety, CPR, Alcohol Guide).
3. Event and Expo Revenue: Revenue generated from the annual Latin American Business Expo through vendor fees, exhibitor fees, sponsorship packages, and attendee registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LABO delivers business development training programs (Venture Startup, Venture Growth, Pathway to Becoming Bankable), professional certifications (Food Safety, CPR, Alcohol Guide), one-on-one coaching, and networking opportunities through memberships to help Latino and BIPOC entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses. The organization supplements training with an AI-powered business directory and AI concierge that connect member businesses with customers and partners, plus an annual Expo and cultural events that build community engagement in Central Massachusetts.

Product overview

LABO offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include educational programs (Venture Startup, Venture Growth, Pathway to Becoming Bankable), professional certifications (Food Safety Manager, CPR First Aid, Alcohol Guide, Food Allergen Awareness), and the AI-powered Business Directory platform with matching capabilities. Additional platforms include LABO TV for video content and the annual Latin American Business Expo event. Membership programs provide access to coaching, networking, and training resources. Programs are delivered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, utilizing the proprietary DYME model for entrepreneurship development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venture Startup A comprehensive 7-week program for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch business ventures using the DYME model, covering business fundamentals, market research, financial projections, legal compliance, pitch development, and access to a mentorship network. Delivered in English and Spanish.
• Venture Growth
• Pathway to Becoming Bankable
• Food Safety Manager Certification
• Food Allergen Awareness Training
• CPR First Aid Certification
• Alcohol Guide Test Preparation
• Business Directory
• Latin American Business Expo

Quantifiable outcome

• 360+ entrepreneurs served through comprehensive business development programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Woosox Foundationgold sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2026Woosox Foundation serves as a Gold Sponsor for the Latin American Business Expo 2026. The foundation supports LABO's mission of empowering Latino entrepreneurs through the annual flagship event, providing visibility and resources to the Latino business community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Accion Opportunity Fund: Community Development Financial Institution providing small business loans, coaching, and education to underserved entrepreneurs including Latino and immigrant business owners. Comparable to LABO in serving the same target demographic with a mix of education and capital access, but anchored in lending rather than community programming.
• Women's Business Centers (SBA Program): SBA-funded network of centers providing business training, mentoring, and certification support specifically to women entrepreneurs. Comparable to LABO in being a community-based, cohort-style business education model targeting an underrepresented founder demographic, though with SBA backing and a different demographic focus.
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC): National advocacy and networking organization representing the interests of Hispanic-owned businesses and 200+ local Hispanic chambers. Directly comparable mission to LABO (advancing Latino business success) but with national policy advocacy and a federation model rather than direct program delivery.
• Latino Business Action Network (Stanford Graduate School of Business): Stanford-hosted initiative producing research and programming on Latino entrepreneurship, including the Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. Comparable to LABO in targeting Latino business owners with education and research, but operates from an academic/institutional base rather than as a grassroots community nonprofit.
• Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) by Initiative for a Competitive Inner City: National program that connects underinvested businesses and entrepreneurs in urban areas with capital, training, and corporate relationships. Comparable to LABO in serving underrepresented business owners seeking capital and growth support, though focused on inner-city geographies broadly rather than Latino-specific cohorts.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Goldman Sachs-funded national program providing business education, capital access, and networking to growth-oriented entrepreneurs, including cohorts serving underrepresented founders. Comparable to LABO's Venture Startup/Growth and Pathway to Becoming Bankable programs in structure, but with deeper capital backing and broader geographic reach.
• SCORE Association: National nonprofit providing free business mentoring, workshops, and educational resources to entrepreneurs, funded in part by the SBA. Comparable to LABO in offering structured business training and one-on-one coaching, but operates at national scale and does not specialize in Latino or culturally responsive programming.

Direct peers

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Massachusetts: Statewide Latino business association operating in the same Massachusetts geography as LABO, providing networking, advocacy, and supplier diversity certification support. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, target demographic, and certification focus.
• Main Street America (Main Street America Network): National nonprofit supporting small business and entrepreneur development through local programs, training, and community revitalization. Comparable to LABO in delivering small-business support with strong community/regional identity, but operating through a broader network of local Main Street programs.

Others

• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): National organization advancing Hispanic inclusion in corporate America through research, leadership development, and corporate engagement. Adjacent to LABO's mission of advancing Latino economic outcomes, but focused on corporate diversity outcomes rather than direct small-business education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LABOUS_ORG
• Facebookfacebook.com/LABOUSOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latin-american-business-organization

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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