Miguel Lopez, the lead for Hispanic and Latino market outreach at Southern Bancorp, recently shared his immigration story in a podcast episode. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Lopez’s family opened a successful Mexican grocery store, Mercado El Valle, in Sherwood, Arkansas. He discussed the rapid growth of the Hispanic population in Arkansas, emphasizing the importance of building trust with this community through banking services tailored to their needs. Lopez also highlighted the potential for financial institutions to support Latino businesses and stressed the significance of political engagement with Latino voters. He called on both political parties to develop strategies for connecting with this demographic. To listen to the full episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, visit Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, or check out arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer for podcast listeners.
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Boosting Political and Financial Engagement in the Hispanic Community: A conversation with Miguel Lopez on The Southern Fried Podcast | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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