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Latino-owned food businesses open in Kalamazoo with help from new program

The article from MLive discusses the launch of two new Latino-owned food businesses in Kalamazoo, Michigan, facilitated by a new program aimed at supporting minority entrepreneurs. The businesses, "Tacos El Mariachi" and "La Michoacana," opened their doors thanks to the Kalamazoo Latino Business Accelerator Program, which provides financial assistance, business training, and mentorship. The program, funded by local grants and donations, seeks to address the economic disparities faced by the Latino community by fostering entrepreneurship and creating job opportunities. Owners Maria Hernandez of Tacos El Mariachi and Juan Garcia of La Michoacana expressed gratitude for the support and highlighted the importance of such initiatives in helping them realize their dreams of business ownership.

Read the Full MLive Article at:
[ https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/05/latino-owned-food-businesses-open-in-kalamazoo-with-help-from-new-program.html ]