Oregon Latina restauranteur perseveres after pandemic

Oregon Latina restauranteur perseveres after pandemic

While many restaurants and businesses are closing in and around Portland, Oregon some restaurant owners like Maria Garcia are bucking the trend and opening new businesses. Garcia is representative of the restaurant industry, which according to the US Census, has more...
OHBA and Progreso Hispano Host Wellness Workshop

OHBA and Progreso Hispano Host Wellness Workshop

The Oregon Hispanic Business Association recently sponsored a Progreso Hispano Financial Wellness Workshop.  The  September 2022 event at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Building focused on strategies for building and protecting personal financial health. Other...
Shop Local Campaign Begins

Shop Local Campaign Begins

The Oregon Hispanic Business Association has launched a statewide “Shop Local” campaign to encourage consumers to support local businesses. Support Your Local Economy Consumers are looking for smart ways to stretch their budgets this year with inflation...
Serving others secret to success for Salem business leader

Serving others secret to success for Salem business leader

As children, Jose Gonzalez and his five siblings picked strawberries and other produce every summer outside Woodburn, Ore., to help support their family. Today, he’s founding president of the Latino Business Alliance, a member of the Salem City Council, and owner of...