Haz un recorrido a estos negocios de Detroit que muestran ofrendas del Día de los Muertos
A medida que se acerca la celebración anual mexicana, analizamos el significado de la celebración y las formas de mostrar apoyo en Detroit.
A native of Durango, Mexico, Mayté has lived in Michigan for over 25 years. Mayté brings a tremendous network to TechTown from over 20 years of service to Southwest Detroit communities through a mix of community and economic development. Her background allows for an understanding of the unique bicultural/bilingual circumstances of the SW community. Because of this, she is able to personally connect with entrepreneurs.
Check out these Detroit small businesses displaying Day of the Dead offerings
As the annual Mexican holiday approaches, we take a look at the significance of the holiday and ways to support it around Detroit.
Negocios multigeneracionales en las comunidades hispana/latina de Detroit
En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Latina, destacamos a algunos de nuestros clientes locales hispanos/latinos que son dueños y manejan pequeños comercios con sus familias. Read this blog in…
Multigenerational businesses in Detroit’s Hispanic/Latinx communities
In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’re highlighting some of our local Hispanic/Latinx clients who own and operate small businesses with their families. Lea este blog en español Being an…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 9 Southwest Detroit small businesses
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Want to celebrate the holiday but don’t know where to start? Visit one of TechTown Detroit’s clients or alumni located in Southwest Detroit!
Tamales during the holidays: Where to find them in Detroit
What are tamales? In Detroit, there is no shortage of tamales. Tamales are a traditional pre-Hispanic dish rich in texture, full of flavor and a celebration of cultural diversity. Tamales…
27th Letter Books: Una Lección de Ciberseguridad
Ser estafado es una amenaza real para cada individuo y cada negocio pequeño.
27th Letter Books: A Lesson in Cybersecurity
27th Letter Book’s experience in becoming a victim of cybersecurity and lessons we can all learn to safeguard ourselves.
Expo Quinceañera and the coming of age celebration
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to highlight a female entrepreneur in the Southwest Detroit community, Laly Piña, who has organized an Expo Quinceañera for several years.
Celebrating female entrepreneurs during Women’s History Month
By Mayte Penman, Bicultural Business Strategist, and Carrie Vestrand, Retail Strategist Women’s History Month is celebrated in March every year. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the successes and challenges…
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2021
Hispanic/Latinx Owned Businesses in Detroit to Support During Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.
Invest in Detroit!
Why is it important to support local businesses and service providers?
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
20 Latinx/Hispanic Owned Businesses in Detroit to Support During Hispanic Heritage Month.
All Saints Literacy Center: A place to learn… A place to grow…
SWOT City alum All Saints Literacy Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in southwest Detroit that is committed to helping adults reach their educational, social and career goals by improving their literacy skills right in the heart of MexicanTown. The center is a welcoming place for learners to improve their reading, writing, math and English skills. The program serves adult learners ages 18 and older and welcomes all levels whether the person is a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner.
Meet Irma Fuentes, owner of ESI
Technology can be daunting, and the use of it to increase awareness for your business can be especially intimidating if you haven’t been exposed to it. Irma Fuentes, owner of ESI Hardware in Southwest Detroit, credits the training provided by a TechTown Professional Services Network (PSN) member as the reason why she’s been able to manage her fear of technology. When ESI Hardware opened in 2003, Mexican-American immigrants Irma and Edgar Fuentes relied on word of mouth to gain more customers for their business. After opening, however, they struggled to keep the store in business amidst many personal tribulations, including the death of Edgar and Irma’s battle with cancer. Irma found that social media would be a powerful tool to increase awareness and gain more clientele. Small businesses can have the best products, prices, location and customer service, but if the surrounding community isn’t aware, they must find additional avenues to gain recognition.