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SA Ukrainians take part in workshop to learn how to launch businesses [Video]

Mykola Drozd came to the U.S. after Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in 2014. He works several jobs to support himself and his daughters.

SAN ANTONIO — Geekdom and Frost Bank welcomed more than a dozen Ukrainians to a downtown San Antonio workshop in an effort to inspire innovation for the families as they consider building businesses. 

Attendees learned about entrepreneurial opportunities available in the community, including financial assistance, best banking practices and strategies on how businesses obtain credit. 

City Councilwoman Adriana Rocha-Garcia, along with representatives from the nonprofit Ukrainian San Antonio, helped facilitate discussions during the half-day event. Geekdom CEO Charles Woodin expressed the knowledge provided during Wednesday’s workshop is beneficial for anyone looking to delve deeper into the business world. 

“This is a place that they can come, get some work done and then also find resources or potential mentorship to take their idea to the next level to help build their company or grow it while they’re here …

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