Mission

The mission of La Plaza is to:

  • Expand capacity, opportunities and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses in 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 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

fulton bank logo
state of delaware financial literacy education fund
sussex county logo

Partners

Contribute to La Plaza Fund at the Greater Lewes Foundation, a 501C3 charitable foundation.