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Empresarios Spotlight: We Must Mustard
Empresarios Spotlight: We Must Mustard
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Introducing Our FY25 Impact Report
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KGW 8 | Program supporting small business owners receives $15K grant: 'Help those looking for a path to entrepreneurship'
KGW 8 | Program supporting small business owners receives $15K grant: 'Help those looking for a path to entrepreneurship'
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Portland Mercado reveals bold rebuild after devastating fire
Portland Mercado reveals bold rebuild after devastating fire
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Hacienda CDC's FY25-28 Year Strategic Plan
Hacienda CDC's FY25-28 Year Strategic Plan
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The Skanner | Prosper Portland Fights for Continued City Funding
The Skanner | Prosper Portland Fights for Continued City Funding
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Stories of Impact: Yonny
Stories of Impact: Yonny
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OPB | Portland Mercado 2.0: The Latinx hub has big plans to rebuild after last year’s fire
OPB | Portland Mercado 2.0: The Latinx hub has big plans to rebuild after last year’s fire
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KGW | Portland Mercado fire: One year later, hope rises from ashes
KGW | Portland Mercado fire: One year later, hope rises from ashes
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The Oregonian | Opinion: A fire devastated the Portland Mercado, but the community must ensure its spirit remains
The Oregonian | Opinion: A fire devastated the Portland Mercado, but the community must ensure its spirit remains
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Meet our Empresarios: Pistakio
Meet our Empresarios: Pistakio

Nico and Fran are two entrepreneurs with a mission to introduce their innovative pistachio spread, Pistakio, to every household. In 2023 they partnered up with Hacienda’s Empresarios program to launch their business. Read more about their inspiring journey. 

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Eater | The Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod Has Reopened Following an Early January Fire
Eater | The Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod Has Reopened Following an Early January Fire
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KOIN 6 | ‘Amazing’: Vendors, customers thrilled Portland Mercado re-opened
KOIN 6 | ‘Amazing’: Vendors, customers thrilled Portland Mercado re-opened
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The Oregonian | Portland Mercado carts reopen weeks after devastating fire
The Oregonian | Portland Mercado carts reopen weeks after devastating fire
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The Oregonian | After devastating fire, Portland Mercado leaders vow to ‘come back stronger’
The Oregonian | After devastating fire, Portland Mercado leaders vow to ‘come back stronger’
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Eater | A Wednesday Morning Fire Has Drastically Damaged Legendary Food Cart Pod Portland Mercado
Eater | A Wednesday Morning Fire Has Drastically Damaged Legendary Food Cart Pod Portland Mercado
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KGW 8 | Taste of Latin America festival in Southeast Portland
KGW 8 | Taste of Latin America festival in Southeast Portland
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KOIN 6 | Portland weekend events
KOIN 6 | Portland weekend events
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Key Bank's 2023 Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest - $20,000
Key Bank's 2023 Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest - $20,000
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Meet our Empresarios: Tienda Doña Maria
Meet our Empresarios: Tienda Doña Maria
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Applications Now Open! - Comcast RISE Grant
Applications Now Open! - Comcast RISE Grant

This program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.

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Meet our Empresarios: Paola Zarate Insurance
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Meet our Empresarios: Fernando's Alegria
Meet our Empresarios: Fernando's Alegria

Hacienda CDC’s Empresarios programming supports entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale their businesses. Read more about our featured Empresario and learn about our amazing community of small business owners.

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Meet our Empresarios: AleCocina
Meet our Empresarios: AleCocina

Hacienda CDC’s Empresarios programming supports entrepreneurs to start, grow, and scale their businesses. Read more about our featured Empresario and learn about our amazing community of small business owners.

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