READING, Pa. – Leaders from Reading, Allentown, and Lancaster came together in Reading for the first annual 222 Corridor Latino Economic Summit at the DoubleTree Hotel.
The event highlighted and discussed the growing economic influence of the Latino community in a majority of areas within the region.
Participants and attendees included several key figures, including Allentown’s mayor, who talked about the importance of collaboration across the region.
“It’s about identifying some of the challenges, identifying also the opportunities, and really building on what makes us a very strong and contributing community,” said Pa. Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz.
The event continues on Saturday with the Berks Latino Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala.