GOSHEN — Officially launched with its first official meeting in late September, the Expande Network is destined to grow.
The new organization aims to bring together Latino entrepreneurs and business owners in Elkhart County and nearby areas to offer support and advice for Latinos in Michiana interested in developing their own business, built by entrepreneurs who have experienced the highs and lows.
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