Micro and small businesses were in strong evidence at the Expo Cibao this year. The trade fair that drew over 250 exhibitors also attracted dozens of these tiny businesses. Candy makers, bakeries, “pastelito” makers, hot-dog vendors, and sandwich makers were all out in force at the fair. Some observers called the Expo Cibao “the greatest attraction and commercial activity” in Santiago and the Cibao Valley. Javier Almonte, a small provider of fast foods, and Ecuadorian Carolina Velasquez, who was exhibiting crafts, both agreed that the fair was good for business. Even the livestock pavilion provided small businesses with the opportunity to make money. Horse rides were particularly popular.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Micro and small businesses were in strong evidence at the Expo Cibao this year. The trade fair that drew over 250 exhibitors also attracted dozens of these tiny businesses. Candy makers, bakeries, “pastelito” makers, hot-dog vendors, and sandwich makers were all out in force at the fair. Some observers called the Expo Cibao “the greatest … <\/p>\n