Maryland is ranked No.1 in the nation where minority-owned businesses are thriving

Minority Owned Business

MARYLAND – Maryland occupies the No. 1 spot in the nation where minority-owned businesses are thriving, according to a recent analysis released by Lending Tree.

Data shows that despite systemic challenges, Maryland’s minority-owned businesses continue to see an uptick, driving innovation and job creation, particularly in underserved communities. Additionally, Maryland has the sixth-highest percentage of businesses that are minority-owned overall, and 56.6%, over half, have been in business for six years or more.

Vicente Hernandez who is part Cuban, and identifies as Afro-Latino, is the owner of Together Cafe located inside of TidalHealth in Salisbury. He says they are doing fairly well, and although they are minority-owned, they treat everyone with respect, and that’s why he believes they’ve been so successful.

“Our concept is like loving on everybody. So, one thing that I’ve appreciated about Together Cafe is that all walks of life support us So, I feel like, yes, we are a successful minority-owned business, but not because that’s like our ‘heartbeat’ our heartbeat is loving people and people support that.”

Together Cafe is open from 7:00 am- 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday’s. He says they close for religious purposes on Sunday, and for parties, events, or to order online, visit their website.