Salazar Packaging
Dennis Salazar is living proof that it's never too late to follow your dreams. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, Dennis saw a need in the market for an environmentally focused distributor and decided to leave the corporate world to start his own company.
To get his small business up and running, Dennis turned to CCV for business assistance. CCV guided Dennis through the difficult process of obtaining an 8(a) minority business certification and later helped him apply for and receive a $50,000 loan to help finance his first business expansion. CCV also assisted Dennis in negotiating and securing a lease for his new facility.
According to Dennis, "We were first-time business owners and didn't know anything about the process. CCV knew exactly what I was going through at every step - their help was priceless." As a result of CCV's assistance, Dennis has successfully launched his business, expanding his operations and has since hired two new employees. In addition, he has become an advocate for environmental responsibility and sustainability within the packaging industry. Says Dennis, "Thanks to CCV's help, we have quickly become an industry leading voice on a national scale for packaging sustainability. We are helping business owners to realize they don't have to spend more to be green, just incorporating minor changes can make a big difference."
For more information on Salazar Packaging, please visit www.salazarpackaging.com.