Latinas spearhead Mexicantown growth – Detroit
Tagged: Detroit, latina, MichiganPosted on: May 7th, 2007“he $17 million Mexicantown International Welcome Center & Mercado opens its doors today in honor of Cinco de Mayo, showcasing four new stores in a development project that promises to spin off dozens of businesses.
Leading the charge are four Latinas — not surprising considering Latina-owned businesses are growing at a rate three times the national average.
Marí Elena Rodríguez, president of the Mexicantown Community Development Corp, calls the construction of new businesses a re-awakening of the community.”
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