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In this episode of Econo-Mía, in Spanish, you will meet Luis Medina and his wife, Darleen Irizarry, owners of Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions. Launched in Puerto Rico in May 2020, Mr. Kitchen Commercial Solutions is a small home-based business that steadily tripled its sales investment after six months of operations. 

The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) enlists in a collaboration led by the Foundation for Puerto Rico and financed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) known as PULSO to engage with micro and small business owners looking for financial guidance in the Northern Region of Puerto Rico.

In 2020, Christie made the bold decision to put nursing school on hold and formalize her side hustle. The path to entrepreneurship was bumpy, but with support from Empowered Women International (EWI), she formalized the bakery and recently moved into a commercial kitchen.

Small businesses on S. Broadway between Gogh Street and E. Pratt Street in Fells Point are undergoing major façade improvements with support from LEDC and the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (MD DHCD).

Number 1 Sons' fermented foods already have a loyal following in the DMV. But, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they were forced to adapt. Thanks to the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF), they were able to weather the storm and create a new vision for their small business.

María Guadalupe López wanted to share her Mexican culture with her community. After completing the Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS) program, María learned the entrepreneurial skills necessary to make her dream a reality. Apapacho, her store specializing in Mexican goods, opened in October 2019.