Client Conversation with Royal Arms Cleaning, LLC

Royal Arms Cleaning services specializes in cleaning commercial spaces for various industries, including, but not limited to offices, schools, retail, medical, industrial/manufacturing, restaurants, dealerships, religious facilities, event venues, etc. The company offers full cleaning services in the general night clean: vacuum, sweep and mop, garbage/recycling removal, kitchen/breakroom, restroom, etc. Additional services provided: day porter, deep clean; make-ready (move in/move out) service, post-construction clean up, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, water extraction, floor maintenance (strip and wax, machine scrub and recoat, and spray buff), power washing, and disinfecting (fogger). They use hospital grade disinfectant products that help to eliminate viruses, germs, and more.

We were proud to have a conversation  with Anne Hardin, coowner of Royal Arms Cleaning, LLC about their entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted them through coaching, and much more. We were also joined with our supporter Cristina Valdés, local realtor with Realty Austin.

Interview with Anne Hardin below.

Client Conversation with Lucero Photography

Lucero was born and raise in North Mexico and now happily living and raising my little family in Austin, Texas. She created Lucero Photography due to her passion of digital photography. She does professional headshots, family photos, and product photography.

We were proud to have a conversation with Lucero Valle-Archuleta about her entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how she has pivoted her business, how EGBI has assisted her through coaching, and more.  We were joined by Allison Lujan with Moody Bank as moderator. Thank you ladies for the great conversation.

Interview with Lucero Valle-Archuleta of Lucero Photography below.

Client Conversation with Maria’s Taco Xpress

Maria’s Taco Xpress is a must-visit Austin icon. It’s been called eclectic and eccentric, and truly captures the best of Austin and what helps Keep Austin Weird. Deemed “South Austin’s Taco Queen” by the Austin Chronicle, owner Maria Corbalan has been satisfying taco lovers all over Austin for the past 23 years. You can often find Maria at the Taco Xpress giving out hugs, laughing, and greeting everyone warmly.

We were proud to have a conversation with Maria Corbalan about her entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted her through coaching & bookkeeping servicces, and the delicious food served at her location.  We were joined by our community supporter Felicai Peña, Public Affairs Manager with H-E-B.

Interview with Maria Corbalan of Maria’s taco Express below.

Client conversation with Alegría Catering & Fiestas

Alegria Catering & Fiestas is a company that offers a highly professional catering service in the planning, organization and preparation of corporate, social and family events. They distinguish themselves because each of their products and services are carried out with extreme dedication and professionalism. Lourdes Kaman says their goal is for you to obtain a culinary experience, in every way with an exquisite gastronomic tasting of different dishes, drinks, desserts, cafeteria and an impeccable catering service where she highlights the decoration, design and good taste, which will make it unforgettable in any event you do. The company has a great relationship with the Sustainable Food Center and local farmers so that they provide fresh food made of local and organic ingredients.

We were proud to have a conversation with Lourdes, owner of Alegria Catering & Fiestas about her entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, how EGBI has assisted during the crisis, and the delicious food they serve.  Alegria Catering & Fiestas will be the provider of the Homemade Potato Salad (potato, celery, bell peppers, peas, scallions, spices) and Mexican Street Corn off the cob (Queso Fresco, goat cheese, sour cream, lime juice and spices) for our annual fundraiser, Celebrating Success. All are invited to join us on September 9th, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for our virtual fundraiser.

Interview with Lourdes of Alegria Catering & Fiestas is below.

Client Conversation with It’s Cleaning Time

It’s Cleaning Time owners believe in environment safe house cleaning, actively research the best products, and can discuss options on using them in your home.

We were proud to have a conversation with owners, Eloisa and Mario Alvarez, of It’s Cleaning Time about their entrepreneur journey, challenges during COVID-19, and how EGBI has assisted them through various stages of their business. EGBI board member, supporter and local business owner Alejandra de la Torre – State Farm Agent was moderator of the conversation. Eloisa and Mario spoke about all the support they received from EGBI through COVID-19 crisis including weekly group meetings and business coaching.

Interview with Eloisa and Mario of It’s Cleaning Time below.