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.