Hispanic & Latino
September 18, 2025
Elevate & Connect: Resource Night Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and to kick it off, PIDC and Greenline Access Capital hosted Elevate and Connect, a resource night designed to celebrate, support, and empower Hispanic and Latino business owners across Philadelphia. The event brought together entrepreneurs, resource providers, and community leaders to share valuable tools, funding opportunities,
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September 12, 2025
The Presenter Behind the Topic: Victor Garrido
In 2021, PIDC introduced a new initiative in partnership with Greenline Access Capital to provide resources to the Latino and Hispanic community titled Business Builder En Espanol. This initiative was introduced to provide opportunities for non English speakers who are also business owners in the city of Philadelphia. Experts in finance, marketing, mental health and
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August 19, 2025
Inside Taqueria Morales: A Blend of Flavor, Family, & Determination
In 2019, Felipa Ventura transformed personal challenges into inspiration by opening Taqueria Morales, an all-in-one eatery in Philadelphia serving tacos, chicken, drinks, and more. What began as a way to make ends meet has grown into a beloved, family-owned establishment embraced by the local community. Located in the heart of the city, Taqueria Morales represents
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June 16, 2025
Venbisustore Creates Jobs & Opportunities for Venezuelans in Philadelphia
In a city rooted in love, tradition, and entrepreneurship, businesses that support families and culture serve as vital pillars of Philadelphia’s economic growth. Among these many businesses is Venbisustore, a company dedicated to celebrating Venezuelan culture while uplifting communities. Founded in 2023 by Gladis Avila, Venbisustore imports handcrafted arts and crafts from towns and cities
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May 22, 2025
Korea Taqueria Blends Cultures & Cuisines in Philadelphia
Founded in 2022 by Korean Australian chef Alexander Sherack and Mexican chef Rene Lopez, Korea Taqueria has quickly become one of Philadelphia’s most exciting culinary destinations. What began as a shared dream between two food truck owners is now a growing restaurant brand that blends the vibrant flavors of Korean and Mexican cuisine. Both chefs
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April 22, 2025
Culture, Love, & Business – This is El Coquí
El Coquí’s story began in 2009 when Yazmin Auli, a self-taught baker, turned her love for baking into a business. While working at Congreso de Latinos Unidos in Philadelphia, her coworkers enjoyed her delicious desserts, which she made for office potlucks and celebrations. Encouraged by the growing demand and love from her coworkers, Yazmin decided
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March 24, 2025
How Fireball Printing Grew Its Business & Impact in Philadelphia
If you’ve ever bought a perfect art print, been inspired by sharp signage, or flipped through a printed brochure, you know the power of high-quality printing. At Fireball Printing, it’s about more than just ink and paper—it’s about transforming ideas into lasting impressions. Started by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr. in 2008, Fireball Printing
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February 11, 2025
Elevating Every Occasion—How Martha Santos Makes Events Shine
M Santos Interiors LLC turns moments into memories. Founded in 2018 by Martha Santos, this interior design and event planning company specializes in cohesive and visually stunning events. What began as a teenage passion for decorating has blossomed into a successful business that’s redefining Greater Philadelphia’s events industry. Santos has a background in interior design
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September 23, 2024
How Queen & Rook Mastered the Game of Small Business Success
In the age of smartphones, streaming services, and video games, it’s easy to forget the charm of face-to-face interactions and the simple joy of sitting down to play a board game. But there’s a place in Philadelphia that is keeping the beauty of board games alive: Queen & Rook Game Cafe. Queen & Rook opened
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February 21, 2023
PIDC Client Spotlight: Silvia’s Bakery
PIDC client Silvia’s Bakery is a Hispanic-, immigrant-, woman-owned bakery that specializes in making Dominican cake, Hispanic desserts, custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops from scratch. Owner Silvia Paulino grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Her mother was a seamstress, and her father owned a grocery store in the Dominican Republic in which she often
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October 27, 2022
Torrado Construction
PIDC client Torrado Construction is a Hispanic-owned general construction firm specializing in commercial construction, renovations and rehabilitations, concrete, removal services, and painting services. Luis E. Torrado, who established the company in 1995, has devoted his time to working on projects that bring positive change to underserved communities.
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February 23, 2022
PIDC Commercial Mortgage Loan
The Commercial Mortgage Loan was developed out of a capital need that PIDC identified for small businesses and nonprofits to purchase their existing locations and benefit from investment in their growing neighborhoods and commercial corridors. By allowing businesses to gain ownership of their physical asset, the Commercial Mortgage Loan helps to build wealth for entrepreneurs
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January 24, 2022
LUHV Food
LUHV Food LLC is a woman- and Hispanic-owned manufacturing company dedicated to producing 100% nutritional vegan foods. The company was started out of necessity as owners Daniel and Silvia Lucci were experiencing personal financial hardship and health issues. Both were initially heavy meat eaters and with Daniel having experience as a restaurant chef of many
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October 21, 2021
PIDC LAUNCHES BUSINESS BUILDER EN ESPAÑOL SERIES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
This November, PIDC will kick off an eight month series of workshops on various topics for the Spanish speaking business community PHILADELPHIA (October 21, 2021) – This November, PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, will kick off an eight month series of workshops in Spanish as part of its strategy to assist Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, one
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October 21, 2021
ARTÍCULO PARA DIARIO EN LÍNEA (BLOG) / COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
PIDC LANZA UNA SERIE DE TALLERES EN ESPAÑOL “BUSINESS BUILDER EN ESPAÑOL” FILADELFIA (21 de Octubre del 2021) – Este Noviembre, PIDC, la corporación de desarrollo económico pública-privada de Filadelfia, iniciará una serie de talleres de ocho meses en español como parte de su estrategia para ayudar a los empresarios de habla hispana, uno de
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September 24, 2021
Support Hispanic and/or Latino-owned Businesses
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting just a few of our Hispanic and/or Latino owned PIDC client businesses and PIDC clients that primarily focus on services for Hispanic and/or Latino communities. Food Boricua Restaurant An authentic, family-owned Puerto Rican food restaurant with locations in Northern Liberties and Port Richmond. Don Pedro Meats & Market
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November 24, 2020
Technical.ly Philadelphia’s 10-Part Series on Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
PIDC is excited to partner with Ben Franklin Technology Partners to support Technical.ly Philadelphia’s 10-part series on Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in Philadelphia, which launched in October.This 10-part series highlights Black and Latinx entrepreneurship in Philadelphia, including the inequities these founders face so they can be addressed — as well as explores what resources do
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October 23, 2020
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
PIDC is a proud partner of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) — a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the advancement and economic growth of Hispanic businesses and professionals in the greater Philadelphia region. Established in 1990, GPHCC accomplishes its mission through educational programs, a broad range of services, and special events. The
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