Women Entrepreneurs of Baja Awards

Rewarding Excellence, Passion, and Purpose in Baja

On January 31st, 2015, a group of women entrepreneurs will be rewarded for their endeavors at an event called Women Entrepreneurs of Baja Awards. The event is organized by MEXOXO, an organization dedicated to training, mentoring and funding women to become social entrepreneurs. The nominees are divided into four categories in the fields of social impact, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the arts.

The panel of judges include Marco Antonio Soto, co-founder of HUB Station in Tijuana; Scot Richardson, a local entrepreneur and creator of Once Upon a Time in Rosarito; Caitlin Trimble, a cross-border entrepreneur and writer; Pamela Alexander, a social-media marketing expert and an active member of co-working spaces throughout Mexico; and Kathy Katz, a binational entrepreneur involved in the fields of manufacturing and real estate.

Examples of the nominees include non-profits such as scholarship funds, pet sterilization campaigns, and youth-oriented programs; businesses such as local restaurants, a nail salon, and an environmentally conscious fishing company; artists including world-class visual artists, a singer; and an eco-house builder. All nominees are distinguished by the positive social impact created in their community as a result of their endeavors.

Of the twenty-three nominees that were voted on over the course of the past week there will be two runners-up per category. Each runner-up that will give a one-minute speech at the event and will be questioned by the judges who will than confer to vote for a winner per each category. The winner is meant to be a role model for younger women in Baja.

Distinguished guests expected to attend include Silvano Abarca Macklis, Mayor of Rosarito; Oscar Lozano Casavantes, Director of the Foreign Residents Attention Office (FRAO); Jeanette Aguilar Elliot, Director of IMMUJER; and Jazmin Plascencia, assistant to Councilwoman Plascencia.

The sold out event will be hosted by Mi Casa Supper Club, January 31, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:30 pm, and will be live streamed at Jake's Sports Bar & Restaurant in Rosarito. Jake's will be offering a two course meal with desert and beer for $20.00. The event can also be viewed online here starting at 3:00pm.

Mexoxo is a non-profit, qualified 501(c)3, and member of the Clinton Global Initiative. Founder and CEO Elpida Harner established MEXOXO to mentor woman to become social entrepreneurs, sourcing inspiration from leaders like Professor Muhammad Yunus. For more information, visit their website.

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