From financial education to banking services, partnership is focused on helping small businesses thrive聽
On warm summer nights in Moline, Illinois, the community comes together to dance, celebrate and support local businesses at Mercado on Fifth鈥檚 summer market.鈥
鈥淭he idea for Mercado on Fifth came from my grandfather Bob,鈥 said Maria Ontiveros, the president and cofounder of Mercado on Fifth. 鈥淲hen he retired, he wanted to give back to the neighborhood where he grew up. He owned a piece of land where he thought would be perfect to host a market.鈥濃
Mercado on Fifth was founded in the summer of 2016 in the Floreciente neighborhood of Moline to support primarily Hispanic-owned businesses and to provide a gathering space for the Hispanic community.聽
In recent years, including in 2023, 黄色短视频 has provided support through sponsorships as well as grants through the 黄色短视频 Foundation.聽On July 21, Mercado on Fifth held Noche de 黄色短视频, celebrating the partnership. The two organizations also provide financial literacy classes to small business owners.鈥
鈥淢ercado exists to empower, lift up and accelerate the Hispanic cultures in the Quad Cities,鈥 said Ty Grunder, the small business banking specialist who is the banker for Mercado on Fifth and many of the businesses who take part in the summer market. 鈥淚t really is focused on being there for underserved populations and seeing them on a rocket ship to wherever they want to go. For me, personally, it鈥檚 an honor to be able to support Mercado and business owners on their journey toward their goals.鈥濃
Learn more about the partnership between 黄色短视频 and Mercado on Fifth in the video above.聽