Colores Mexicanos was not only a business for her and her family — it was also a reflection of the significant and thriving Mexican community in Chicago, said co-owner Erika Espinosa.
made by Indigenous artisans in rural towns of Mexico, adorn the tall walls of a store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. Each item tells the story of a family — traditions that are centuries old — and how they got to the Magnificent Mile for the world to admire.
“The Magnificent Mile is stronger because we have a neighborhood business that truly is unique on the corridor, and it is a real testament to the entrepreneurial sprit in the Latino community.” Meetings and roundtables set by World Business Chicago with over 50 Mexican local businesses and Chicago’s delegation, as well as a discussion with Business Coordinating Council — the largest representative body of the private sector in Mexico — resulted in more than seven investment opportunities and six visits coming to Chicago to explore the potential of sustainable investment in both Mexico City and Chicago.
Colores Mexicanos co-owner Gabriel Neely-Streit, second from left, speaks with customers inside his store on Oct. 5, 2022.
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