# Colado Latino Network

> Colado Latino Network is Baltimore's gathering space for Latino entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners. Founded in January 2026 by five Latino co-founders, Colado hosts in-person networking events at Latino-owned businesses across Baltimore, Maryland. Free to attend. No applications. No membership fees. Just real community.

## Site Pages

- [Home](https://www.coladonetwork.com/): Overview of Colado Latino Network — mission, upcoming events, event formats (Colado and Coladito), photo gallery, founding story, and sponsor information.
- [Latino Community Events](https://www.coladonetwork.com/latino-community-events): Full listing of past and upcoming Colado events in Baltimore, MD. Includes event recaps, dates, venues, and registration links.
- [Latino Business Leaders](https://www.coladonetwork.com/latino-business-leaders): Profiles of the five Latino co-founders — Amy Maya, Willis Aybar, Jesus Rosario, Thiara Rivera, and Nisael Perez-Rodriguez — with bios, roles, and origin story.
- [Latino Community Sponsorship](https://www.coladonetwork.com/latino-community-sponsorship): Sponsorship tiers for brands and businesses seeking to reach Baltimore's Latino professional community. Three tiers: Community ($250), Partner ($450), Presenting Sponsor ($750).
- [Contact](https://www.coladonetwork.com/contact): Contact form for event inquiries, venue suggestions, and sponsorship interest.

## Key Facts

- Founded: January 2026
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland (events hosted at Latino-owned venues across the city)
- Co-founders: Amy Maya (Creative Director), Willis Aybar (Digital Presence & Marketing), Jesus Rosario (Director of Photography), Thiara Rivera (Producer), Nisael Perez-Rodriguez (Superconnector)
- First event: March 19, 2026 at Bodega and Vino (Locust Point, Baltimore) — sold out at 60 attendees
- Second event: April 25, 2026 — Coladito format at Café Los Sueños, Baltimore
- Instagram reach: 6,755 accounts reached and 36,928 views in first 90 days of operation
- Venue impact: Bodega and Vino reported a 51% revenue increase on the night of Colado's first event
- Event formats: "Colado" (quarterly, 50–60 people, full networking event) and "Coladito" (smaller, topic-driven, ongoing)
- Admission: Free to attend
- Contact: elcoladonetwork@gmail.com
- Instagram: @colado.network
- Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/colado-latino-network-120984150036

## About the Organization

Colado Latino Network is not affiliated with any national Hispanic business organization. It is a grassroots, community-built network created specifically because Baltimore lacked a dedicated gathering space for Latino entrepreneurs and business owners. The org was built by people who are also running their own businesses — Amy M Photography, Another Monday (digital marketing), TLC Nails & Esthetics, and others.

The name "Colado" is intentional — it means to slip through, to filter in, to find your way into the room. That's the spirit of what this network does.

## Event History

- Event 01 — "The First Colado Gathering" — March 19, 2026 — Bodega and Vino, Locust Point, Baltimore, MD — Sold out (60 attendees, 100% said they'd return)
- Event 02 — "Coladito Latino Business Network @ Cafe De Los Sueños" — April 25, 2026 — Café Los Sueños, 2740 Huntingdon Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211 — Free, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

## Licensing

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