Mission
The mission of La Plaza is to:
- Expand capacity, opportunities and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses in Kent and Sussex County.
- Foster business and financial empowerment for Latinos, immigrants and communities of color.
- Build leadership among young professionals and entrepreneurs to prepare them as influencers, change agents and role models in the Latino community, to increase political and economic power.
Vision
La Plaza’s vision is to improve opportunities, business savvy and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses.
Building success
La Plaza aims to help multicultural entrepreneurs start and expand their businesses.
Since 2021, La Plaza has served more than 300 Latino businesses in Kent and Sussex County through business training, workshops, coaching and events.
LEADERSHIP
Executive Board
Givvel Marrero
President
CEO, Promotion Zone; Partner, S & G Global; Member, Delaware Hispanic Commission
Jennifer Fuqua
Secretary
Executive Director, La Esperanza
Randy Kunkle
Treasurer
Vice President & Regional Community Reinvestment Officer, M&T Bank
Board of Directors
Mike DiPaolo – Vice President for Southern Delaware, Delaware Community Foundation
Gene Dvornick – Town Manager, City of Georgetown
Laneyscha Echevarria Mendez, Esq. – Owner and Attorney
Rick Ferrell – Downtown Development District Coach
Kevin Gilmore – Executive Director, Sussex County Habitat
Rev. Dr. Anastacio Matamoros – Pastor, Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia
Sergio Morales – Owner, E&S Morales Brothers
Jose Quinones – CEO, Linda Vista Real Estate
Javier Torrijos – Principal/CEO, TORREngineering LLC
Executive Director
Mary Dupont – Executive Director, La Plaza, Delaware Hispanic Commission
Supporters & Funders
Partners
