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Mercadito & Business Matchmaker

Date & Time

2026 Edition (2nd Mercadito)

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:00–7:00 PM

  • Business to Business Matchmaker: 10am-1:30pm

Location

1530 Events

1530 Madison Ave SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Fees / Admission

No public ticket price or admission fee was listed for either edition.

Admission: Not publicly listed. Registration and participation details were managed through WMHCC and/or partner organizations.

Contact Info

WMHCC Organizational Contact:

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

General inquiries typically go through the WMHCC Events & Membership team.

Valentine’s Mercadito is a community pop-up market organized by the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC), featuring multiple vendors offering Valentine’s-themed products, gifts, crafts, and services.
The event supports Latino/Hispanic small businesses and provides community engagement, visibility, and networking opportunities.

Purpose:

  • Showcase local Latino/Hispanic vendors
  • Create a community shopping experience
  • Support small business development
  • Provide a festive Valentine’s marketplace environment
    (Source: FOX17 Morning Mix coverage of the inaugural Mercadito)

 

Background:
The first edition of this event evolved from a former pop-up operated by the Latina Network of West Michigan (LNWM), originally known as the Colibrí Valentine’s Pop-Up.

New this year
We will also host our first Business-to-Business (B2B) Matchmaker event earlier in the day. This initiative is designed to connect WMHCC members with meaningful business opportunities, foster strategic partnerships, and strengthen our local business ecosystem.

Become a member and get benefits such as discounts on event tickets.

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