Congrats to the CBA Graduating Class of Spring 2026!

Posted By: Maud Bentley Business Academy Impacts,

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 graduates of the Spanish-language Community Business Academy!  We’re inspired by the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit of this cohort as they take the next step in their business journeys. Since the program’s launch in Fall 2019, we’re proud to have supported over 400 graduates and the talented business owners they’ve become!

View the full album from the graduation ceremony held June 2nd, 2026 at Palmetto Goodwill Corporate Headquarters.

Thank you to Huntington Bank, First Citizens Bank, the City of Goose Creek, and many others for their partnership and support of this important community offering, and to Freehand Media for capturing the images.

Catering provided by Glamour & Caprichos and In Love Cakes.

 

Community Business Academy Graduates

Rosel Ruiz Tamayo, RR MultiService LLC

Karol Julieth Hernandez Figueredo, Pia’s Gift Box LLC

Geivy Julieth Santana, Geivy Santana Couch de Suenos y Metas LLC

Ederis Estefanía Sánchez, Multidetalles En USA

Liliana Sanchez Avila, Heavenly Escapes Charleston LLC

Juan Carlos Diaz Lopez, Sabor de lo Nuestro

Yusbeth Millam, Millan Legacy LLC

Gina Cordoba, Tracer Coffee

Pablo Lopez, Eloin Ceiling Construction LLC

Juan Felipe Jimenez, Active Kids

Yazmin Castañeda, Renting Properties

Ana Maria Rivera Rivera, Auto & Confia

Edilaine Silva Sparkle, Brazilian Cleaning

Andrea Cancro,* Bienestar Para Todos SC LLC

Yvelis Hidalgo,* Bienestar Para Todos SC LLC

Yolanda Hernandez,* Charleston Cleaning & Service and More LLC

*These students previously graduated and audited the class for a second time.