The number of Latinos who own and operate small businesses in Minnesota is booming. This state-wide trend is spreading to Moorhead.
Express Janitorial Services owner Jesus Gutierrez is making sure Fargo's Family Healthcare is squeaky clean.
Jesus Gutierrez – Express Janitorial Services: "I want to provide to my family whatever they need."
Gutierrez is pretty busy. He's got accounts all over the F-M area, including Moorhead's Menards.
Jesus Gutierrez: "I was an employee a couple years ago, and I got a lot of experience, and in the meantime I decide to be more successful on my own."
The native of Mexico made the Midwest move to take advantage of a thriving economy, and he's not alone. The number of Latino owned businesses has grown a quarter in just 5 years.
Jesus Gutierrez: "Business like food business, cleaning business, any kind of small business pretty much."
Don't forget antique businesses, like Latino-owned and operated Lucia's Vintage Decor, which just opened up in October.
David Miranda – Sister Owns Lucia’s Vintage Decor: "It's just picking up; people are realizing we are here now." READ MORE
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