Pico Rivera Mayor John R. Garcia said one of his main priorities is to promote economic development and attract new businesses.
As Latino-owned businesses are becoming the fastest-growing segment of small businesses in the United States, the new mayor aims to attract new businesses that bring jobs and opportunities to Pico Rivera, where 90% of its population is Latino, while also supporting the growth of our existing local businesses.
According to the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, there are more than 815,000 Latino-owned businesses, all of which create more than 500,000 jobs…