LEWES, Del. - The inaugural Latino Business & Community Expo, a collaborative effort between the Delaware Alliance of Latino Entrepreneurs (¡DALE!) and La Plaza Delaware, is scheduled for Feb. 25 at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes from 2 to 6 p.m.
Mary Dupont, La Plaza Delaware's executive director, said the event will open the doors to everyone.
"I think it's going to be an interesting day with a lot of interesting people floating around, but it's really meant for the residents of Sussex County to come out, have a good time, have a cultural experience, connect with some new service providers and business owners who can help them," she said.
The expo will feature around 70 Latino business owners, showcasing their services in between music and food.
"We are preparing ourselves with everything we have, such as flower arrangements and gifts," Lulis Vázquez, owner of Luli's Creations, said. "We are planning to bring some surprises that day."
Sergio Morales, E&S Morales Brother's owner and ¡DALE!'s president, shared his optimism about the opportunities the expo presents.
"I expect... to meet other people and to meet like big companies that are joining us. It's going to be a big help for my business," he said.
Latino business owners interested in participating in the expo can register for free on the La Plaza Delaware website until Feb. 20.