Despite hurdles that exist, Latino entrepreneurship is growing, leading many to have an optimistic view of the future for Hispanic-owned businesses.

That was the tone set during the Aug. 9 Latina Empowerment Luncheon held in San Marcos as part of the Hispanic Business Convention (HBC) organized by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC).

“With Hispanic entrepreneurs, they do everything. They take out the trash, manage Human Resources and the front and back o...