A loan helped acquire essential equipment for making empanadas.


Manuel's story

My name is Manuel (Best known as Manny). I was born in Uruguay, a bordering country with Argentina and Brazil. I am from Montevideo. I came to the US in 2002 and did not intend to stay long. However, it was not like that. In a short time, I was the father of a girl who is 15 years old today and I decided to settle, going through all the steps that led me to citizenship.

I progressed in my profession, gained professional experience, and have lived in Delaware for 20 years. For 4 years I have lived in Georgetown, a small community in Sussex County where there are many orchards and local producers who offer the best of their vegetables and fruits every season. During my first years in Delaware, I worked as a line cook and later occupied the various positions that make up this profession; sub chef, chef, and executive chef. Today I set myself the challenge of starting my own business from an idea that has been developing throughout my life.

I intend to start a small family business that can expand over time, prioritizing the preparation of healthy food with local products. For this, we have the support of the First State Community Action Agency and the Stand By Me organization. We believe that only respect for the different and cordial relationships builds unity. With Tango, we want to share a bit of the cuisine of my country: Uruguay, and what each group based in Georgetown has to offer. For this, I count on the support of my mother, my daughter, and friends who, near or from a distance, accompany me on this adventure. For them, it is worth pursuing the dream of being better every day.


This loan is special because:

It supports an immigrant entrepreneur in expanding their business.



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About TangoDelaware LLC

Industry: Food
Years in operation: 1 year - 3 years
Website: tangodelawarellc.com

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