Not-for-profit · Illinois
From roofer to entrepreneur.
We help Latino roofers turn their trade into a strong, growing business.
- Illinois not-for-profit
- Board-governed
- Programs in Spanish
- Free or low-cost
The gap no one is filling
You know how to roof.
You earned your license, or you are earning it.
Nobody taught you how to run the business.
That is where we come in.
To help Latino roofers go from skilled tradesperson to true business owner and entrepreneur, through free and low-cost education, mentorship, and access to resources.
The pathway
We walk alongside roofers at every stage, from the trade to a company built for the long term.
Roofer
You already know the trade. We show you the path to a license and a business of your own.
Licensed Contractor
Guidance on Illinois licensing, insurance, and bonding requirements.
Business Owner
Workshops on pricing, bookkeeping, taxes, contracts, and running a crew.
Entrepreneur
Mentorship, business credit, and connections to grow with vision.
Our programs
Four ways to learn, connect, and grow.
Coming soonBusiness Foundations Workshop Series
Monthly Spanish-language workshops on the eight core business subjects.
Coming soonMentorship Circles
Small groups paired with experienced contractors and business owners.
Coming soonResource Library
Free guides and templates to download.
Coming soonCommunity Events
In-person networking gatherings.
What we teach
Eight subjects that separate a good roofer from a business that lasts.
Business setup and compliance
How to register your company, get the right permits, and stay in good standing with the state and city.
Pricing and estimating
How to know your true costs, estimate with confidence, and charge what your work is worth.
Insurance and bonding
Which policies and bonds you need, what they cover, and how they protect you and your customers.
Bookkeeping, taxes, and cash flow
Keeping your numbers in order, preparing for taxes, and not running out of cash between jobs.
Business credit and financing
Building credit in your company's name and understanding your options to fund growth.
Sales and customer service
Presenting your work professionally, closing more jobs, and earning referrals.
Hiring and leading a crew
Hiring well, training your people, and leading a crew that works safely and with quality.
Contracts and protecting your business
What a good contract includes and how to avoid the mistakes that put your company at risk.
Who we serve
Licensed and soon-to-be-licensed Latino roofing contractors. We teach in Spanish first, and we are starting in Illinois.
- Licensed or in progress
- Spanish-first
- Starting in Illinois
For partners and funders
Invest where the talent already is.
Latino roofers already build the roofs over our communities. With business training, that skill becomes stable companies, local jobs, and lasting security for families. We are looking for partners who share that vision: banks, suppliers, insurers, foundations, and industry companies.
Get involved
There is a place for you in this mission.
Students
Roofers who want to learn how to run and grow their business.
Register interest →Partners and Sponsors
Organizations that want to invest in the next generation of Latino business owners.
Become a partner →Mentors and Volunteers
Contractors and professionals who want to share what they know.
Become a mentor →