The heart of Tulsa’s Hispanic business community is beating a little slower these days.
Immigration concerns have created an atmosphere of uncertainty in east Tulsa that’s keeping customers away from the shops and restaurants that depend on their sales.
“You don’t have people, you don’t have sales, it’s that simple,” said Leandro Daic, owner of 5 de Mayo Bakery. “I always say customers make a business success, you don’t have no customers, you don’t have nothing.”
Daic opened his dessert shop with high hopes and big dreams. The area around 21st and Garnett had attracted him specifically because of its vibrant energy and rich culture…