This week is National Small Business Week, celebrating an important and growing segment of the U.S. economy, especially when it comes to Latinos who are starting up enterprises faster than the national average.
Entrepreneurship is in the blood of Latinos. Latino-owned businesses have grown at twice the national rate, and a majority of Latino business owners plan to leave their businesses in the hands of their children.
The shifting landscape of entrepreneurship in the U.S. has budged to include Latinos as key entrepreneurial leaders. As the National Small Business Week comes to an end, it's important to highlight the impact of small business ownership and Latinos' dedication to growing their businesses and their economies.
Entrepreneurship is rooted in Latinos' cultural values. Their hard-working, disciplined nature coincides with a creative spirit, leading millions to pilot their own businesses. Doing so allows them to explore their passions, create more jobs within their communities and grants them more control and flexibility.
Jordan Phoenix will journey from Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico over the course of a year, in order to engage "likeminded people who are passionate about rebuilding their communities, in order to spark the creation of grassroots projects."
