Expect a large variety of businesses at the Portland Mercado

Leonel presents his business plan for a nutritious snack stand

At the most recent meeting of the Asamblea, future Mercado vendors shared their business plans. Twenty-one community members participated in the exercise. They also brought proof of having opened a savings account. This account will be used to buy a share in the Mercado cooperative and will support the development of their respective businesses. Check out some of the businesses the Portland Mercado will offer.

• Leonel: Antojitos (Finger Food)
• Amalia: Tortillería (Tortilla shop)
• Luis: Sopas y sándwiches (Soups and sandwiches)
• Sabino y Reyna: Verdulería (Vegetable stand)
• Teresa: Comida Hondureña (Honduran food)
• Zoila: Comida Salvadoreña (Salvadorian food)
• Cyntia H: Tortas y licuados (Cakes and Mexican smoothies)
• Martha P: Cemitas (Cemitas, a type of food from Puebla, Mexico)
• Andres y Karen: Comida Colombiana (Colombian food)
• Maria y Meliton : Comida Yucateca (Mexican Yucatecan food)
• Silvio G: Carnicería (Butcher)
• Gustavo: Fruta picada (Chopped fruit)
• Corina: Regalos (Gifts)
• Antelma: Lavandería (Laundromat)
• Marcela: Estudio fotográfico (Photo studio)
• Monica: Pinatas y dulces para fiestas (Piñatas and sweets for parties)
• Claudia M: Joyería (Jewelry store)
• Alma F: Entretenimiento infantil (Child care)