Grand Opening of 16 New Latino Owned Businesses at the Eastfield Mall – March 1st 11:00am
The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce
Press Release
*Grand Opening for 16 New Latino Owned Businesses at the Eastfield Mall*
March 1st, 2022
11:00am
Eastfield Mall Food Court
The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with The Eastfield Mall, the Representative Orlando Ramos, Representative Carlos Gonzalez and Senator Adam Gomez will congratulate and salute the 22 Latino Businesses operating out of The Eastfield Mall. Sixteen (16) of these businesses have opened in the past 6 months.
The Eastfield Mall’s commitment to the minority business community is demonstrated in the partnering with The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce to pilot a new “pop-up” shop every month for 12 new Latino micro-business. They will have the opportunity to showcase their products or services and grow into an open space in the mall or in the City of Springfield. “This will create opportunities for entrepreneurs that sets the foundation for the future” – Melendez states
“The resurgence of the Eastfield Mall from Latino and Black owned businesses sets the tone for transitioning malls, shopping plazas and downtown store fronts all over Springfield and Massachusetts. We congratulate the 12 new businesses and all 22 Latino Businesses in the Eastfield Mall. The pandemic has only increased the motivation for our community to take the leap and become their own boss as business owners.”
-The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce, Director, Andrew Melendez