Small-business owner prioritizes immigration in this year’s election
“First and foremost, we care about immigration. We want people who have been here for generations and have contributed to growing the economy to be legalized.”
Pitch Latino Seattle 2024 spotlights local Latino business founders
While Latino-owned businesses bring in an estimated $2.7 trillion annually, only 1% of funding from the top 25 venture capital and private equity firms is allocated to them.
Sazón De Illinois: La Casa de Samuel
A taste of Mexico in one of Chicago’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods
Alimentando al Pueblo’s Bidi Bidi Bom Bash Raises Awareness and Cash for South King County Communities
Cultural celebration “serves as an opportunity to bring together and uplift small businesses, artists, creatives, and drag artists of color,” says Roxana Pardo Garcia, co-founder and executive director of Alimentando al Pueblo.
Immigrants help rural Kansas flourish, but they often face challenges once they’re here
Western Kansas is projected to see large population declines in the coming years, but immigration may be the key to stemming the losses. The communities that have embraced their diversity have seen their population stabilize and the local culture shift, redefining what rural Kansas looks like.
New woman-owned Puyallup business hopes to share Latino culture with Puyallup community
“The owners of Nuestro Barrio have always been vocal about having full representation of Latin America and that’s been something that has been really meaningful to me,” Ále Johnson said.
Sazón De Hawaii: Barrio Café
The lively Mexican restaurant and diverse menu are a reflection of owner Miriam Olivas’s lived experiences.
Jorge Antezana: Creating More Opportunities For Latino Businesses
Wisconsin ranks 50th for the rate of business ownership among minorities. Underrepresentation is especially acute for Latino owners.
Aquí Mercado Creates A Sense Of Community And Belonging
“We want to show people our communities here in Seattle,” Daniel Calderon said.
Sazón de Washington Doce Donuts
Seattle, Washington, bakery featuring donuts inspired by Latin American flavors.
A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’
“I came with lots of hopes and dreams when I left my country to come and work, and that’s what motivated me to have my own business,” Bertha Veronica Ramirez said.
Sazón De Washington: Don de la Colombiana
The doors of Don de la Colombiana greet guests with the vibrant sounds of Spanish music, the smell of fresh Colombian food,